Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic Lumix S1 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M3 vs Lumix S1 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic Lumix S1 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

Lumix S1

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 24 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 51200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount L Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 148.9 x 110 x 96.7mm³ (5.9″ x 4.3″ x 3.8″)
  • 1020g (32.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Lumix S1

EOS M3 vs Lumix S1 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: Panasonic Lumix S1

Canon EOS M3 VS Panasonic Lumix S1 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

Lumix S1

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 24.20
Built-in flash (2)

Weighs less (2)

366g
(11.8 oz.)
1020g
(32.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)
1584cm³
(100 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the higher resolution, the built-in flash and the lower weight than the Lumix S1. Another advantage over the Lumix S1: the more compact size.

The EOS M3 scores 11 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic Lumix S1

EOS M3

Lumix S1

Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Full frame
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 6
Auto Focus points (4)

49 225
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 100 – 51200 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

7 11
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 2.10
Better Video (2)

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

250 400
USB 3.0 (2)

Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Lumix S1 are the larger sensor, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Panasonic are the larger sensitivity, the larger selection of lenses and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is that the display has a higher resolution, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the EOS M3: the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video.

Yields 32 points for the Lumix S1.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

Lumix S1

Sensor cleaning

Articulated screen

Touch screen

External microphone

WiFi

Canon EOS M3 VS Panasonic Lumix S1 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and Lumix S1

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Panasonic Lumix S1

11
32

We recommend Panasonic Lumix S1 as better choice.