Canon R vs Panasonic G100

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon R vs Panasonic G100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and G100 (20MP) and the R (Full frame) and G100 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The R was manufactured 21 months before the G100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R matches up versus the G100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the R vs the G100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R and G100 is 62 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R and G100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon R will provide greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged R will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.