Canon 80D vs Panasonic GH5 II

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon 80D and Panasonic GH5 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is very well matched but the 80D (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was released 6 years earlier than the GH5 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 80D scores versus the GH5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 80D has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 80D against the GH5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and GH5 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and GH5 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 80D due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 80D will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 80D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.