Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm and Canon EOS M3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | 14-42mm lens | Body only |
Height | 8.4 cm | 6.8 cm |
Width | 11.5 cm | 11.09 cm |
Depth | 4.7 cm | 4.44 cm |
Weight | 336 g | 366 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate resin |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Red | Black |
Digital Zoom | 2x | - |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.0 Megapixel | 24.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 16,680,000 pixels | 24,700,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,000,000 pixels | 24,200,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 30 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) | - |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Image Processor | Venus Engine FHD | DIGIC 6 |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 28 - 84mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - |
Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 75 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 12 elements | - |
Filter Size | 52 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-M |
Features | Aspherical lens | - |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 49 |
AE/AF Control | - | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Yes | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - LCD | Built-in - electronic |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | - | 0.48" |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | 2,360,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | -3 to +1 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 1.6 |
Interchangeable | - | Yes |
Features | - | Tilting |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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ISO (Max) | 6400 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | - | 100-12800 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto | ISO auto (100-12800), ISO 25600, ISO 100-12800 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Evaluative, partial (10%), centre-weighted, spot (2%) |
Exposure Metering Zones | 144 | 384 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, E-TTL II program flash |
Bracketing Modes | - | Flash Exposure Bracketing |
Shooting Programs | Portrait mode, party/indoor, night portrait, PET, scenery, food, illumination snap, flower, night scene, sports mode, sunset, soft skin, baby1, baby2, peripheral defocus, architecture | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, food, sports mode, handheld night shot |
Special Effects | Vivid, Custom Effect, natural, monochrome, portrait, Scenery | Black & White, Sepia, fisheye, soft focus, monochrome, miniature, HDR, Toy camera, Art Bold, Grainy B&W, Water painting |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (white) |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | - | 3 steps in 1/3 EV step |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 1-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 460,000 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Flip-up |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 10.5 | 5 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | Flash +/- compensation, flash exposure bracketing |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Digital Video Format | MJPEG, AVCHD | H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | - |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Included Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
Image Storage | JPEG 4592 x 3448 JPEG 4576 x 3056 JPEG 4576 x 2576 JPEG 3232 x 2424 JPEG 3232 x 2160 JPEG 3232 x 1824 JPEG 2272 x 1704 JPEG 2272 x 1520 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 1824 x 1368 JPEG 1824 x 1216 JPEG 1824 x 1024 JPEG 3424 x 3424 JPEG 2416 x 2416 JPEG 1712 x 1712 |
RAW 6000 x 4000 RAW 5328 x 4000 RAW 6000 x 3376 RAW 4000 x 4000 JPEG 6000 x 4000 JPEG 5328 x 4000 JPEG 6000 x 3376 JPEG 4320 x 2880 JPEG 4320 x 2432 JPEG 3840 x 2880 JPEG 2880 x 1920 JPEG 2880 x 1616 JPEG 2560 x 1920 JPEG 2304 x 1536 JPEG 2048 x 1536 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 720 x 480 JPEG 720 x 408 JPEG 640 x 480 JPEG 4000 x 4000 JPEG 2880 x 2880 JPEG 1920 x 1920 JPEG 1536 x 1536 JPEG 480 x 480 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps MJPEG - 848 x 480 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MJPEG - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Canon LP-E17 Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1010 mAh (included) | Canon LP-E17 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | - | Photo shooting - 250 shots (at 23 °C) Photo shooting - 185 shots (at 0 °C) |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Remote control |
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB 2.0 (mini-USB Type B) HDMI (19 pin mini HDMI Type C) |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 20 frames per second (4MP) | 4.2 frames per second |
Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, Intelligent Scene Selector, Object Detection, AF/AE tracking, Intelligent Resolution Technology, face detection, Motion Detection Technology, Full-time Live View, Face Recognition, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control | Built-in speaker, auto power save, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, saturation control, highlight tone priority, contrast control, Auto Lighting Optimizer, peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Scene Intelligent Auto technology, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, primary colour filter, Hybrid Auto |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm | Canon EOS M3 |
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Included Accessories | Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, lens case, carrying case, shoulder strap, tripod, USB cable, pen stylus, audio / video cable | Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo Super Loiloscope, Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition | Canon Digital Photo Professional, Canon Picture Style Editor, Canon EOS Utility, Canon Image Transfer Utility |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |