Canon M3 vs Panasonic GX850

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon M3 and Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The M3 was launched 23 months prior to the GX850 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the M3 matches up vs the GX850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. 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) and the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Canon M3 and Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M3 versus the GX850.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and GX850 is 85 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and GX850.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M3 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older M3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.