Canon M5 vs Panasonic GX8

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon M5 and Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the M5 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was released 15 months after the GX8 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M5 grades vs the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M5 offers outside 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) and the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M5 and the GX8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and GX8 is 77 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and GX8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M5 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern M5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.