Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D)Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberT1iGF5
Alternate model number(s)
  • eos 500d
  • eos kiss x3
-
Camera formatSLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129108
Width (mm)6237
Height (mm)9867
Weight (g)526364
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon XSiPanasonic GF3
SuccessorCanon T2iPanasonic GF6
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)15.112.1
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)4.694.33
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 score6361
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.721.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.511.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)663618
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2352 x 1568(3.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4752 x 3168(15.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1440 x 1440(2.1 mp 1:1)
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 904(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.44
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264, Linear PCM)AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SMicro Four Thirds
LensCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ISPanasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 88.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2520
Filter thread (mm)5837
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center pointContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.54-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.87-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100160
Iso settingsAuto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; H=12800Auto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-fieldScene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)135
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Other memory-Compatible with UHS-I standard
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • ir: rc-1/rc-5
  • wired: rs-60e3
-
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi-mini
  • wired remote
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.40.45
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.380.42
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)84
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.44
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.160.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.110.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.270.41
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus Live View "Quick Mode"(Phase Detect)= 1.342sFull Autofocus Live View "Live Mode"(Contrast Detect)= 2.591sFull AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s
Startup time (s)0.31.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.24.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-330
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)400-
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E5Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 xProprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • zoom browser ex / imagebrowser
  • photofunstudio 8.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCreative Auto, Live View with Face Detection, Periphery Illumination Correction, Auto Light Optimizer, Highlight Tone Priority, HD MoviesNewly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine



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