Canon R100 vs Panasonic GM5

In this article, we are comparing the Canon R100 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The R100 was unveiled 8 years later than the GM5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the R100 matches up against the GM5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 has external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the R100 and the GM5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and GM5 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and GM5.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R100 will render more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer R100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.