Canon EOS M10 vs Panasonic DMC G81 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M10 vs DMC G81 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M10 vs Panasonic DMC G81 Specs

EOS M10

  • Introduced in October 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 18 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 108 x 66.6 x 35mm³ (4.3″ x 2.6″ x 1.4″)
  • 301g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M10

DMC G81

  • Introduced in April 2016
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 128.4 x 89 x 74.3mm³ (5.1″ x 3.5″ x 2.9″)
  • 505g (16.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC G81

EOS M10 vs DMC G81 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Better choice: Canon EOS M10

Canon EOS M10 VS Panasonic DMC G81 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M10 a better choice

EOS M10

DMC G81
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

18.00 16.00
Weighs less (2)

301g
(9.7 oz.)		 505g
(16.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

252cm³
(16 cu.in.)		 849cm³
(53 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M10 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the lower weight than the DMC G81. Another advantage over the DMC G81: the more compact size.

The EOS M10 scores 14 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC G81

EOS M10

DMC G81
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 9
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

7 80
Image stabilizer (3)
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

255 330
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC G81 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the optical image stabilizer, the superior video recording and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the EOS M10: that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 21 points for the DMC G81.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M10

DMC G81
Sensor cleaning
Built-in flash
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
WiFi
Canon EOS M10 VS Panasonic DMC G81 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M10 and DMC G81

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M10

Panasonic DMC G81

14
21

We recommend Panasonic DMC G81 as better choice.