Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Released August 2019
- Succeeded the Canon 80D
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4992 x 3744 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released July 2021
- Also referred to as Lumix DC-GH5M2
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH5
- New Model is Panasonic GH6

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Canon 90D versus Panasonic GH5 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

The 90D was released 23 months prior to the GH5 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 90D grades vs the GH5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 90D and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The complete galleries are available at Canon 90D Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Panasonic GH5 II
90D | GH5 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Canon 90D
GH5 II | 90D | |||
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Released | July 2021 | ![]() | August 2019 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 90D and Panasonic GH5 II
90D | GH5 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D has outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).
Examine the Canon 90D versus Panasonic GH5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 90D against the GH5 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and GH5 II is 60 and 59 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and GH5 II.
As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 90D because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 90D will provide more detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 90D will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS 90D | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DC-GH5M2 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-08-28 | 2021-07-30 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 225 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 108 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,840k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4992x3744 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 701 gr (1.55 lb) | 727 gr (1.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1136 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 photos | 400 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | DMW-BLK22 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail pricing | $1,199 | $1,700 |