Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G5 X and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G5 X and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G5 X ×
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G5 XPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberG5XGH5
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152017
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112139
Width (mm)4487
Height (mm)7698
Weight (g)377725
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic GH4
SuccessorCanon G5X MarPanasonic GH5
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)20.220.3
Sensor format1 inch4/3
Sensor area (mm²)116.16224.9
Sensor width (mm)13.217.3
Sensor height (mm)8.813
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.413.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-77
Dxo color depth score (bit)-23.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-13
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-807
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 2880(6.6 mp other)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2912 x 3648(10.6 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 1820 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3328 x 2496(8.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7.611.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)60180
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MOV, MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensCanon Zoom Lens-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 100.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00-
Zoom ratio (x)4.2-
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.56-
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5-
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 1.4
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2.7
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39" 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 diopter3680K-dot OLED, 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0003,680,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.76
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1.52
Display
1↑Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,620,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80025,600
Minimum iso (native)125200
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • white balance correction
  • white balance correction (underwater mode)
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • autoc
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting 1-4 (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Self-Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie)Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 (50cm) -23 ft. (7.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 13 ft. (4.0m) (T)-
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi or optional rs-60e3 cable remote
  • wi-fi or optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • 2.5mm wired remote
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • hdmi type-a
  • usb 3.1 type-c
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.870.33
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.950.42
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.611.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8600
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.811.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-65
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.611.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-63
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.13
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.270.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.56-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.06
Startup time (s)21
Play -> record time (s)1.70.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210410
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)215400
Battery life, video (minutes)4055
Battery form factorProprietary NB-13LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1860mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L 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-
  • none; free downloads: photofunstudio 10.0xe
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility-
  • photofunstudio (windows); silkypix developer studio (windows / mac)



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