Canon M5 vs Panasonic G2
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Canon M5 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
- Released September 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Launched July 2010
- Old Model is Panasonic G1
- Newer Model is Panasonic G3
Canon M5 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon M5 vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Panasonic G2
M5 | G2 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | July 2010 | More modern by 76 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1160k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Canon M5
G2 | M5 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Canon M5 and Panasonic G2
M5 | G2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon M5 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Canon M5 vs Panasonic G2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Canon M5 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
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.
Canon M5 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M5 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-09-15 | 2010-07-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 7 | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MP4, H.264, AAC | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 77 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 1262 | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | 360 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $680 | $1,000 |