Canon R100 vs Panasonic GM1

Here is a complete review of the Canon R100 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The R100 was revealed 9 years later than the GM1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R100 grades versus the GM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the R100 vs the GM1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and GM1 is 76 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and GM1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R100 will result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent R100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.