Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF1

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The M3 was released 5 years later than the GF1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M3 matches up against the GF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 features external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the M3 against the GF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and GF1 is 85 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and GF1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M3 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M3 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher M3 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.