Canon 1200D vs Panasonic GM5

Let's look closer at the Canon 1200D vs Panasonic GM5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 1200D (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1200D was manufactured 7 months earlier than the GM5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1200D matches up vs the GM5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1200D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1200D Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1200D against the GM5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and GM5 is 68 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1200D and GM5.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1200D because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1200D will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1200D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.