Canon M5 vs Panasonic G9

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon M5 and Panasonic G9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively close but the M5 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M5 was released 13 months before the G9 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M5 grades vs the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 offers outer measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon M5 and Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M5 vs the G9.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and G9 is 77 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and G9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M5 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged M5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.