Canon T3 vs Panasonic GM1

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Canon T3 vs Panasonic GM1

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APS-C 323.4mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon T3 Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GM1 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon T5
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Succeeded by the Panasonic GM5
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Differences

Canon T3 advantages over Panasonic GM1

Less expensive
$600 vs $750 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.15 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
T3 test data on DxO Mark GM1 test data on DxO Mark

755 vs 660 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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

700 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 64 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
17 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic GM1 advantages over Canon T3

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
30 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
279g vs 702g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
346k vs 77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.19 vs 0.31 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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
9.9 fps vs 2.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.3 fps vs 2.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
7 vs 3 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

Well-considered ergonomics and control layout; Solid build; Good image quality; Great battery life; High-def movie capture.
Frame rate and burst depth not the best, especially for raw; Weak flash for an SLR; No sensor cleaning function; No spot metering.
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Large Four Thirds sensor is impressive for a camera this small; Shares sensor and processor of GX7; Excellent image quality with class-leading high ISO performance; Responsive all-around performer; AF system is fast and accurate; Easy to use and responsive touchscreen; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Lightweight and pocketable design makes it easy to carry everywhere.
Can be awkward to use with larger lenses; Rear dial is easy to accidentally press; Lacks a hot-shoe for EVF or external flash; Weak built-in flash; 1/50s flash sync; No 1080p60 video; No external headphone jack or mic input.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A230

Canon T3

Sony DSLR-A230

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T3 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Panasonic GM1

Sony DSLR-A230

$479
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Compared to Nikon D3100

Canon T3

Nikon D3100

$199
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon T3 vs Nikon D3100

Panasonic GM1

Nikon D3100

$479
4/3

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Sony A37

Canon T3

Sony A37

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T3 vs Sony A37

Panasonic GM1

Sony A37

$479
4/3

Lens selection
Touchscreen

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Sony A37

Compared to Panasonic GM5

Canon T3

Panasonic GM5

$199
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T3 vs Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GM5

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GM5

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Canon T3

Panasonic GF7

$199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$590
4/3

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T3 vs Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GF7

$479
4/3

$590
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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