Comparison of Canon PowerShot G15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 [S]ave

Attribute	Canon PowerShot G15 ×	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 ×
General
Model	Canon PowerShot G15	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Brand	Canon	Panasonic
Manufacturer url	https://www.usa.canon.com/	https://www.panasonic.com
Model number	G15	G5
Camera format	Mid-Sized	Compact System Camera
Release year (year)	2012	2012
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	107	120
Width (mm)	40	71
Height (mm)	76	83
Weight (g)	350	575
Waterproof	-	-
Predecessor	Canon G12	Panasonic G3
Successor	Canon G16	Panasonic G6
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor manufacturer	-	Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)	12.1	16.1
Sensor format	1/1.7 inch	4/3
Sensor area (mm²)	43.32	224.9
Sensor width (mm)	7.6	17.3
Sensor height (mm)	5.7	13
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.9	3.75
Focal Length Multiplier (x)	-	2
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Anti aliasing filter	-	Fixed
Self-cleaning	-	+
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Dxo sensor score	46	-
Dxo color depth score (bit)	19.9	-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)	11.5	-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)	165	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1) 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2) 1600 x 1200(1.9 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 2664(10.7 mp 3:2) 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9) 640 x 424(0.3 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	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	12-bit raw (.cr2) jpeg (exif 2.2) raw+jpeg	jpeg (exif 2.3) mpo raw raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)	10.2	6.3
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1920x1080 640x480	1280x720 1920x1080 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	-	60
Image Storage
Movie file format	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) or MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	-
Video usable as viewfinder	-	-
Hd video out	+	+
Hd video connection	HDMI	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount	-	Micro Four Thirds
Lens	Canon Zoom Lens	Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA OIS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	28.00 - 140.00	28.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	5.00	14.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)	5	3
Aperture range (f)	0.12 - 0.56	0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter	+	-
Min focus range (cm)	5	30
Macro focus range (cm)	1 - 50	-
Filter thread (mm)	58	52
Thread type	Via optional lens adapter	-
Optical image stabilization	+	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	-
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)	Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	+	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder type	Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m	EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking	-	-
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	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	922,000	920,000
Touchscreen	-	+
Articulating screen	-	+
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	10	16
Top deck display	-	-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)	12,800	12,800
Minimum iso (native)	80	160
Iso settings	Auto, ISO 80 to 12800	Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy custom 1/2 daylight flash fluorescent fluorescent h tungsten underwater	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 - 15	1/4000 - 60
Bulb mode	-	+
Exposure compensation	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	+
Shutter priority	+	+
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	Scene modes (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks	Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)	1 30	2 3 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto w/red-eye reduction fe lock flash off flash on flash on w/red-eye reduction safety fe second-curtain synchro slow synchro	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)	-	8
Flash range description	Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T)	Lens dependent; GN=10.5 (ISO 160, m)
Max flash sync (s)	1/2000	1/160
Flash exposure compensation	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection	Hot-Shoe	Hot Shoe
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	+	+
Uncompressed format	12-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	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	+	-
Remote control type	wired	-
Connections (extended)	combined usb/av mini (type-c) hdmi remote terminal	mini hdmi (type-c) remote jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	2.07	0.45
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)	2.83	0.44
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)	-	8
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)	2.91	-
Camera penalizes early shutter press	-	-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	10.2	6.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	10	18
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	1.2	-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)	20	-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	1	-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)	5	-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.46	0.19
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.46	-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)	0.45	0.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)	0.71	0.47
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.07	0.06
Shutter lag (notes)	-	Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.191s
Startup time (s)	2.2	1.3
Play -> record time (s)	1.7	0.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	3	3.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	350	310
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)	770	-
Battery form factor	Proprietary NB-10L	Proprietary
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	7.2v 1200 mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Dedicated battery charger included	+	-
Internal charging supported	-	-
Software
Included software	digital camera solution cd-rom	photofunstudio 8.2 pe silkypix developer studio 3.1 se super loiloscope (trial) usb driver
Os compatibility	mac os windows xp sp3/vista/7	-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Fast f/1.8(W)-f/2.8(T) lens, DIGIC 5 processor, Intelligent Image Stabilization, improved AF performance	Available in black, white, or silver in various kit options.