Canon M EF-M
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Panasonic G3
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Canon EOS M EF-M

Best price $469
  • Weighs a lot less than the G3 10.5 oz vs 19.2 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 14 in³ vs 27 in³
  • Higher sensor resolution 18 MP vs 16 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 332 mm² vs 225 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera November 2012 vs June 2011
  • Has HDR on-board G3 does not have HDR
  • Has an External Mic jack G3 does not
Find out more about the Canon EOS M EF-M

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC G3

Best price
$299
  • 17% more battery life 270 shots vs 230 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $299 vs $469
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1440k dots vs 1040k dots
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 20 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC G3

What the Canon M EF-M and Panasonic G3 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 30fps
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Canon M EF-M and the Panasonic G3

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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