Canon M5 vs Panasonic G2

Following is a detailed review of the Canon M5 vs Panasonic G2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The M5 was announced 6 years after the G2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the M5 matches up vs the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M5 compared to the G2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and G2 is 77 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and G2.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M5 will give you greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger M5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.