Canon M vs Panasonic G5
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Canon M vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched July 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Launched July 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G3
- Replacement is Panasonic G6

Canon M vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon M versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the M (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The M was revealed very close to the G5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M matches up versus the G5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Panasonic G5
M | G5 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Canon M
G5 | M | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon M and Panasonic G5
M | G5 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M has got external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Contrast the Canon M versus Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M vs the G5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and G5 is 89 and 74 respectively.

Canon M vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M and G5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon M vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-23 | 2012-07-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) | 396 gr (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 827 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $510 | $699 |