Canon EOS M vs Panasonic G95

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Canon EOS M vs Panasonic G95

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M conclusion.

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Panasonic G95 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic G95 conclusion.

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Differences

Canon EOS M advantages over Panasonic G95

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
32 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
503g vs 746g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Panasonic G95 advantages over Canon EOS M

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

290 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 88 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Newer
6 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.74 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.3 fps vs 4.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
31 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality similar to Rebel T4i, T5i and SL1 DSLRs, with 18-megapixel APS-C-type sensor delivering considerable resolution for a mirrorless camera; Solid build and sleek design; Bright, high-resolution 3-inch LCD touchscreen monitor; Full 1080p HD video recording that's virtually silent with an STM lens.
Barely acceptable autofocus speed still lags far behind most mirrorless cameras despite firmware update fix; Limited physical controls and buttons, including no Program, Priority, or Manual on Mode dial; Lacks built-in flash or electronic viewfinder option; Only two compact EF-M mount lenses currently available.
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Weather-sealed build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Good AF performance; Unlimited 4K/30p video; V-Log L included.
No phase-detection autofocus; Below average battery life; No 4K 60p video frame rate.
Read our Panasonic G95 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-C3

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-C3

$600
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-C3

Panasonic G95

Sony NEX-C3

$848
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$559
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Sony NEX-C3

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5N

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-5N

Panasonic G95

Sony NEX-5N

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5R

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-5R

Panasonic G95

Sony NEX-5R

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Canon EOS M

Panasonic GH5

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Canon EOS M vs Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Panasonic G9

Canon EOS M

Panasonic G9

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$965
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95

Panasonic G9

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$965
4/3

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic G9

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