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Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed May 2023
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF1
  • Updated by Panasonic GF3
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon R100 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The R100 was revealed 12 years after the GF2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the R100 matches up vs the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Panasonic GF2

 R100 GF2 
ReleasedMay 2023February 2011More modern by 150 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Canon R100

 GF2 R100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Panasonic GF2

 R100 GF2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.00"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R100 and Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the R100 compared to the GF2.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and GF2 is 76 and 88 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and GF2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher R100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography details
83
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography advice
64
silent mode (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low