Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

Comparison of Canon EOS M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS M5 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS M5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberEOS M5G6
Alternate model number(s)
  • m5
-
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116123
Width (mm)6171
Height (mm)8985
Weight (g)557485
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic G5
Successor-Panasonic G7
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)24.216.1
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)332.27224.9
Sensor width (mm)22.317.3
Sensor height (mm)14.913
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.723.75
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.62
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score7761
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.421.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.411.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,262639
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1984 x 1984(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2656 x 1992(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 1824(5.4 mp other)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2664(9.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.26.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF-MMicro Four Thirds
LensCanon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STMLUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 72.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)15.00 - 45.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2520
Filter thread (mm)4937
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selectionContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensorEVF; 1,440K-dot OLED, 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0001,440,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1.4
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,620,0001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60012,800
Minimum iso (native)100160
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV stepsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 160-12800, 25600 (Extended); in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • light bulb
  • shade
  • white fluorescent
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control)Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto (e-ttl ii)
  • fe lock
  • manual flash on/off (3 flash power output settings)
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)58
Flash range descriptionGN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens apertureLens dependent; GN=10.5 (ISO 160, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir (rc-6) or wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional wired (rs-60e3)
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro usb
  • wired remote jack
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.530.49
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.65
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-15
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.69
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.26.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)27-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.35.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)187
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.45.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)177
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.140.22
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.430.39
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.07
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.236s
Startup time (s)1.20.9
Play -> record time (s)1.20.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.54.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)295350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)295330
Battery life, video (minutes)85-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lp-e17 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v 1200 mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • no disc is included; canon software can be downloaded from their website.
  • photofunstudio 9.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-New Venus Engine, 7fps full-resolution burst mode, up to ISO 25600 (extended), Built-in Wi-FI (IEEE 802.11b/g/n



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