EOS M100vs Lumix G9
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M100 (2017): The EOS M100 is Canon's most stripped-back EF-M camera — small, simple, and focused on making great photos easy. Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and a tilting touchscreen are its strengths; no EVF, no IBIS, and no 4K are its compromises. A solid, affordable first mirrorless for casual photographers who want more than a smartphone.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
EOS M100 (2017)
- Smartphone users wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Casual photographers who want APS-C quality in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone wanting a simple, affordable EF-M entry point
- Students and beginners learning photography
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The eos m100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m100 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M100 (2017) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 302g (with battery and card) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M100 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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