Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5
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Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Launched August 2019
- Superseded the Canon 80D
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
- Successor is Panasonic GH5 II

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 90D and Panasonic GH5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

The 90D was introduced 2 years after the GH5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 90D grades vs the GH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 90D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Panasonic GH5
90D | GH5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2017 | Newer by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Canon 90D
GH5 | 90D | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 90D and Panasonic GH5
90D | GH5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D comes with exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Look at the Canon 90D and Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 90D compared to the GH5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and GH5 is 60 and 59 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and GH5.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 90D with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 90D will provide you with more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher 90D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS 90D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | Venus Engine |
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 |
Max resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 225 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 326 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 701 grams (1.55 lbs) | 725 grams (1.60 lbs) |
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 Overall score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Launch pricing | $1,199 | $1,298 |