Panasonic GF3 with Canon M Comparison

Panasonic GF3 and Canon M Main Features

  • August, 2011
  • July, 2012
  • 12 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 18 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 160 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 108 x 67 x 32 mm, 264g.
  • 109 x 66 x 32 mm, 298g.
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Panasonic GF3 Scores


Imaging score
45
Features score
49
Value for money score
70
Portability score
94
Overall score
54

Canon M Scores


Imaging score
53
Features score
56
Value for money score
75
Portability score
93
Overall score
60

Canon EOS M with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 with Canon EOS M. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Panasonic GF3 was released in 2011, and Canon M in 2012. EOS M is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-GF3 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of EOS M is greater than that of Lumix DMC-GF3. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-GF3), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Canon M, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-GF3 EOS M
Brand Panasonic Canon
Model Lumix DMC-GF3 EOS M
Announced August, 2011 July, 2012
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Canon EF-M
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2 1.6
Number of Lenses 103 20
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 23 31
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 4.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.30 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm² 332.3 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 18 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Max Native ISO 6400 12800
Min Native ISO 160 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 300 shots 230 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model LP-E12
Physical
Weight 264 g 298 g
Physical Dimensions 108 x 67 x 32 mm 109 x 66 x 32 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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