Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic G7

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Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic G7

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

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

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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M6
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Succeeded by the Panasonic G85
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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Panasonic G7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
44 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 240 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic G7 advantages over Canon EOS M3

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$498 vs $700
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
~1.10 vs 2.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

360 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.6 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
16 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

DSLR image quality & resolution in a mirrorless body; Higher-res 24MP APS-C sensor; Much improved AF performance; Better ergonomics with full PASM dial; Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC; Tilting LCD.
No built-in EVF; Limited native lens selection; Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; No 60p video frame rate or 4K video option.
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Compact and lightweight for a fully-featured interchangeable-lens camera; Really fast autofocus; Good all-around performance too; Generous buffer depth; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD and high-res viewfinder; Touch-screen controls; Very affordable pricetag
Out of the box, colors are muted by consumer standards; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Handgrip is a little shallow for those with larger hands; Wi-Fi is overly complex and has limited range
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G6

Canon EOS M3

Panasonic G6

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

$399
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic G6

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6

$498
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Faster JPEG shooting

$399
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

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Compared to Panasonic GH4

Canon EOS M3

Panasonic GH4

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

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Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Samsung NX3000

Panasonic G7

Samsung NX3000

$498
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Samsung NX500

Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX500

$700
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Internal flash

$1600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Samsung NX500

Panasonic G7

Samsung NX500

$498
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$1600
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX500

Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

$700
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Panasonic G7

Fujifilm X-E3

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

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