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Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
89
Overall
71

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched May 2023
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon R100 versus Panasonic GH5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the R100 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The R100 was unveiled 6 years after the GH5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R100 matches up vs the GH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Panasonic GH5

 R100 GH5 
LaunchedMay 2023January 2017More modern by 78 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Canon R100

 GH5 R100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Panasonic GH5

 R100 GH5 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 features outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the R100 versus the GH5.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and GH5 is 76 and 59 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and GH5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R100 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R100
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
64
silent mode (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery life (410 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
76
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 Vlogging info
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging info
34
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Panasonic GH5
 Canon EOS R100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3975 225
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 39 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 725g (1.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Launch pricing $479 $1,298