Canon 80D vs Panasonic GH5

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 80D and Panasonic GH5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the 80D (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 80D was released 10 months earlier than the GH5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 80D grades versus the GH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D offers exterior measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Canon 80D and Panasonic GH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 80D and the GH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and GH5 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and GH5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 80D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 80D will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 80D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.