Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic DMC GX7 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M3 vs DMC GX7 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic DMC GX7 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 GX7

  • Introduced in September 2013
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 122.6 x 70.7 x 43.3mm³ (4.8″ x 2.8″ x 1.7″)
  • 402g (13.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC GX7

EOS M3 vs DMC GX7 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 GX7 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

DMC GX7
Larger sensor (5)

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

24.40 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

49 23
External microphone (2)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)		 375cm³
(24 cu.in.)

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 the more compact size.

The EOS M3 scores 18 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC GX7

EOS M3

DMC GX7
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 9
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 200 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

7 80
Image stabilizer (3)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 320

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC GX7 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the optical image stabilizer and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 17 points for the DMC GX7.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

DMC GX7
Sensor cleaning
Built-in flash
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Similar weight

366g 402g
WiFi
Canon EOS M3 VS Panasonic DMC GX7 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and DMC GX7

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Panasonic DMC GX7

18
17

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon EOS M3.