Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS M3 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS M3 was introduced in February 2015 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II was introduced in September 2023. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS M3 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
      • 4.2 fps Mechanical Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Highlights

      • 25.21 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 779 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,840k dots Fully Articulated Screen
      • 3,680k dots Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 14.0 fps Mechanical and 60.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 5760 x 2880 Video Shooting
      • Unlimited Video Recording
      • HDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Gamut, Panasonic V-Log
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS M3
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS M3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II.

      PROS

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   High Video Resolution - 5760 x 2880
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   +2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.2 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 72
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 25.21 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dots
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 Sec
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

      Advantage of Canon EOS M3

      Canon M3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS M3 over Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II.

      Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Cheaper $679/£489/€599 (with 18-55mm STM lens) vs $1899 body only
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
      Built-in Flash vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Lighter 366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz) vs 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

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      Canon M6 II
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon M6
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon M5
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon M50 II
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon M200
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon M100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon M
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon M10
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon M50
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A57
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony a9 III
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Panasonic GH4
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      Panasonic G9 II
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II over Canon EOS M3.

      Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 25.21 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 25,600
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 5776 x 4336
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Lower Min AF Detection +2 EV vs -4 EV
      More Focus Points 49 vs 779
      Animal Eye Detection vs
      Vehicle Tracking Mode vs
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fully Articulated
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 1,840k dots
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60s
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 4.2 fps vs 14.0 fps
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.2 fps vs 60.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 5760 x 2880
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      Headphone Output vs
      Wi-Fi Version 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz vs Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 250 shots vs 390 shots
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2

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      Panasonic G7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic G10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic G85
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Panasonic G100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G95
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic G6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic G5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic G2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic G3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Pentax Q
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS M3 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
        Video Capture
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        HDMI Output Mini Type A Full Size
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS M3 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life250 shots390 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS M3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 1,840k dots resolutions respectively. Canon EOS M3 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Canon EOS M3 with Tilting and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,680k dots resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.6x (0.8x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Canon EOS M3 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS M3 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II features a 25.21 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 50 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS M3 is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II can take pictures up to 5776 x 4336 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (5776 x 3848), 16:9 (5776 x 3248), 1:1 (4336 x 4336) with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS M3 has Canon EF-M lens mount and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Canon EOS M3 its crop factor is equal to 1.6x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 8 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Canon EOS M3, Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac/b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has a built-in Bluetooth (version 5.0) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      NFC on Canon EOS M3

      Canon EOS M3 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS M3 has a Mini HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has a Type A Full Size HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS M3 comes with LP-E17 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II comes with DMW-BLK22 battery pack with battery life of 390 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS M3 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS M3 has Electronic 1st curtain shutter. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has Mechanical Focal Plane shutter and Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS M3, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II. Canon EOS M3 can shoot continuously up to 4.2 fps. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II can shoot continuously up to 60.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 14.0 fps with mechanical shutter.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS M3 has Hybrid CMOS AF III system with 49 focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has 779 focusing points. Canon EOS M3 has detection range from +2 to +18 EV and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has detection range from -4 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II ranges from 0 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Canon EOS M3 and ±5 EV range on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS M3 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II.


      Flash

      Canon EOS M3 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount or Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 Sec on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS M3 body has dimensions of 111 x 68 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.73") and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II body has dimensions of 134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55"). Canon EOS M3 weighs 366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II weighs 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz).

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      111 mm

      68 mm

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      134 mm

      102 mm

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      68 mm

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      44 mm

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      90 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS M3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      Canon EOS M3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      GOOD
      75
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      GOOD
      74
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      84
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dots
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      84
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dots
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 Sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   High Video Resolution - 5760 x 2880
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS M3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II and give them scores of 71 and 82 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      82

      Sensor

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 72
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 25.21 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.2 fps
      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 Sec

      Video

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 5760 x 2880
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording

      Focusing

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   +2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dots

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      97
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS M3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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