Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D)Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer url-https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberT2iGF5
Alternate model number(s)
  • eos 550d
  • eos kiss x4
-
Camera formatSLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130108
Width (mm)7637
Height (mm)9767
Weight (g)736364
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon T1iPanasonic GF3
SuccessorCanon T3iPanasonic GF6
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)1812.1
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)4.34.33
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 score6661
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.121.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.511.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)784618
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 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
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.64
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)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)0.290.05 - 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 typeAF-dedicated Phase-detect CMOS Sensor, 9-point, center cross-type high-precision at f/2.8, light source detectionContrast 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)1,040,000921,600
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 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, 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
  • 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+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%)144-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
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • 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 aperture 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-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-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
  • optional wired or wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • external microphone jack
  • mini hdmi-cec
  • wired remote
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.440.45
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.460.42
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)74
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.64
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)105
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.7-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.6-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.250.18
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.99-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.160.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.210.41
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.07
Shutter lag (notes)Live View:Quick Mode: 0.991sLive Mode: 1.720sPrefocused: 0.122sFull AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s
Startup time (s)0.41.4
Play -> record time (s)0.70.6
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)440-
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E8Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch)
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
  • photofunstudio 8.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFlagship Rebel model. Full HD (1080p) Video, New Movie Crop Mode (640x480, 7x magnification), 9-point AF, 3-inch 3:2 LCD, EyeFi Card Status Display.Newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine



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