Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic G9

Cameras
Compare Cameras
Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic G9

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M100 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS M100 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the EOS M100.

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G9 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic G9 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the G9.
Compare Panasonic G9 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic G9 conclusion.

Buy From

Differences

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Panasonic G9

Less expensive
$449 vs $1498
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
Longer video battery life
80 vs 55 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
35 mm vs 91 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
91 vs 50 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic G9 advantages over Canon EOS M100

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
More info

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

400 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
50 vs 19 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 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
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

User reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read G9 User Reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Canon EOS M100

Kit with 15-45mm lens (Black)

Kit with 15-45mm lens (Black)
Kit with 15-45mm and 55-200mm lenses (Black)
Kit with 15-45mm and 55-200mm lenses (White)
Kit with 15-45mm lens (White)

All EOS M100 Deals

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Panasonic G9

Body Only

Body Only
Kit with 12-60mm f/2.8-4 lens

Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M100 Shooter's Report

Great build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Excellent performance; Fast shooting speeds; 4K/60p video.
No phase-detection autofocus; 10-minute limit for 4k60p video clips; No V-Log or 10-bit video.
Read our Panasonic G9 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Canon EOS M100

Panasonic GH5

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1348
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

$948
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M6

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$399
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Hot shoe

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M6

Panasonic G9

Canon EOS M6

$948
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Panasonic G9

Fujifilm X-A5

$948
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Panasonic G95

Canon EOS M100

Panasonic G95

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$831
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic G95

Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95

$948
4/3

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

$831
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M200

Panasonic G9

Canon EOS M200

$948
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Canon EOS M200

Compare Other Cameras?