Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM1
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Announced September 2012
- Succeeded the Canon S100
- Replacement is Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Revealed December 2013
- Replacement is Panasonic GM5
Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and GM1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S110 was introduced 15 months before the GM1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon S110 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S110 grades against the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic GM1
S110 | GM1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Canon S110
GM1 | S110 | |||
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Revealed | December 2013 | September 2012 | Newer by 15 months | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 461k | Sharper screen (+575k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic GM1
S110 | GM1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S110 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S110 vs the GM1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and GM1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and GM1.
Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S110 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2013-12-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/50 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 48 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | 168 | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 230 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $299 | $750 |