Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic DMC GF8 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M3 vs DMC GF8 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic DMC GF8 Specs

EOS M3

  • Introduced in April 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 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
  • 110.9 x 68 x 44.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.7″)
  • 366g (11.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M3

DMC GF8

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 106.5 x 64.6 x 33.3mm³ (4.2″ x 2.5″ x 1.3″)
  • 266g (8.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC GF8

EOS M3 vs DMC GF8 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:

Advantage: Canon EOS M3

Canon EOS M3 VS Panasonic DMC GF8 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

DMC GF8
Larger sensor (5)

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

24.40 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

49 23
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 230

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina.

The EOS M3 scores 19 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC GF8

EOS M3

DMC GF8
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 6
Better sensibility (4)

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

7 80
Weighs less (2)

366g
(11.8 oz.)		 266g
(8.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)		 229cm³
(14 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC GF8 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the lower weight than the EOS M3 and the more compact size.

Yields 15 points for the DMC GF8.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

DMC GF8
Sensor cleaning
Built-in flash
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
Canon EOS M3 VS Panasonic DMC GF8 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and DMC GF8

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Panasonic DMC GF8

19
15

We advise to choose the newest model: Panasonic DMC GF8.