Canon M3 vs Panasonic GM5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon M3 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The M3 was introduced 5 months later than the GM5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M3 matches up against the GM5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M3 comes with outside 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 GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M3 versus Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M3 versus the GM5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and GM5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and GM5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M3 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon M3 will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.