Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS M100Lumix DMC-GH3
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      MSRP$599 (w/15-45mm lens), $949 (w/15-45 and 55-200mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16.05 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      ProcessorDIGIC 7Venus Engine VII FHD
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608x3072, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Lens MountCanon EF-MMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.6x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDOLED with static touch control
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot614k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.34x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.67x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,744k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.1 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6.1 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames in Raw Format
      Up to 6.1 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames in JPEG Format
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames in Raw Format
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames in JPEG Format
      Flash Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAF/AE LOCK button
      DXO Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      DxO Low Light ISO1272812
      DxO Color Depth23.522.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.012.4
      DxO Overall Score7971
      Video Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 29.97 fps or less
      10 min - 59.94/50 fps
      30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Dimensions108 x 67 x 35 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.38")133 x 93 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"7.6 x 6.4 x 5.7"
      Package Weight2.35 lb2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Battery PackLP-E12
      Battery Life295 shots540 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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