Canon R100 vs Panasonic GX850

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon R100 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The R100 was manufactured 6 years after the GX850 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R100 grades against the GX850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 offers exterior 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 GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R100 vs Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the R100 and the GX850.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and GX850 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and GX850.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R100 will give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher R100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.