Canon M5 vs Panasonic GH4

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon M5 and Panasonic GH4, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was revealed 2 years later than the GH4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M5 matches up against the GH4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M5 has outside dimensions 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 GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M5 compared to the GH4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and GH4 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and GH4.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M5 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger M5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.