Canon M5 vs Panasonic FX700

On this page, we are comparing the Canon M5 and Panasonic FX700, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and FX700 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The M5 was revealed 6 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the M5 matches up against the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 has outer measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M5 compared to the FX700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and FX700 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and FX700.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon M5 will give you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern M5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.