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Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
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Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon 5DS R versus Panasonic GM5, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and GM5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was released 5 months later than the GM5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 5DS R scores versus the GM5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Panasonic GM5

 5DS R GM5 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Canon 5DS R

 GM5 5DS R 
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Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Panasonic GM5

 5DS R GM5 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R provides exterior measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 5DS R versus Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5DS R and the GM5.

Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and GM5 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and GM5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5DS R featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5DS R will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Street photography camera
61
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than average (211 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Sports photography camera
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (700 shots)
49
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography info
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography info
57
weather proofing
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
low battery pack (700 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average (211 grams)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography details
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (700 CIPA)
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging features
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging features
30
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (211 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Panasonic GM5
 Canon EOS 5DS RPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-02-06 2014-09-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8688 x 5792 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 23
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 250 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 211g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 66
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 11.7
DXO Low light score 2308 721
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $3,699 $966