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Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Later Model is Canon M6
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
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Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon M3 and Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The M3 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the GF8 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the M3 matches up vs the GF8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Panasonic GF8

 M3 GF8 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Canon M3

 GF8 M3 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2015Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Canon M3 and Panasonic GF8

 M3 GF8 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M3 versus the GF8.

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and GF8 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and GF8.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M3 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M3 will deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged M3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography info
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
65
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography info
61
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.2 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
low frames per second (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography details
73
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
66
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography factors
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging factors
80
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Canon M3 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Panasonic GF8
 Canon EOS M3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2016-02-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.2 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366g (0.81 lbs) 266g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 230 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $481 $549