Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic LX10

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Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic LX10

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

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Panasonic LX10

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~2.40 vs 3.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 80 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic LX10 advantages over Canon EOS M3

Less expensive
$498* vs $700
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.3 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
14 vs 4 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

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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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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Very good image quality for its class; Compact, sleek camera body; Excellent touchscreen and user interface; Fast built-in lens; 4K UHD recording and 4K Photo.
Continuous autofocus performance is spotty; Shallow RAW buffer depth; No built-in electronic viewfinder; No hot shoe; Slow start-up time.
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung EX2F

Canon EOS M3

Samsung EX2F

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$479
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Samsung EX2F

Panasonic LX10

Samsung EX2F

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$479
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic LX10 vs Samsung EX2F

Compared to Panasonic LX7

Canon EOS M3

Panasonic LX7

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$297
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic LX7

Panasonic LX10

Panasonic LX7

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$297
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LX7

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 LX10

Samsung NX3000

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic LX10 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 LX10

Samsung NX500

$548
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

$1600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic LX10 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 LX10

Fujifilm X-E3

$548
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic LX10 vs Fujifilm X-E3

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