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Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Updated by Canon M6
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX1
  • New Model is Panasonic GX8
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Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon M3 versus Panasonic GX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was launched 16 months later than the GX7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the M3 matches up versus the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Panasonic GX7

 M3 GX7 
RevealedFebruary 2015November 2013More recent by 16 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Canon M3

 GX7 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Panasonic GX7

 M3 GX7 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M3 versus Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M3 compared to the GX7.

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and GX7 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and GX7.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M3 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent M3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
82
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
61
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.2 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 shots)
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (350 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography info
73
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (250 shots)
67
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery life (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Panasonic GX7
 Canon EOS M3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2013-11-07
Body design 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 area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.2fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366g (0.81 pounds) 402g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 12.2
DXO Low light rating 1169 718
Other
Battery life 250 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $481 $1,000