Canon M5 vs Panasonic GH2

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon M5 and Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The M5 was announced 5 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the M5 grades vs the GH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M5 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check the Canon M5 and Panasonic GH2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M5 compared to the GH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and GH2 is 77 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and GH2.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M5 will provide you with more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern M5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.