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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
57
Imaging
81
Features
89
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Launched January 2022
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH2
Photography Glossary

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon R5 C versus Panasonic GH1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R5 C was brought out 12 years after the GH1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the R5 C grades against the GH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Panasonic GH1

 R5 C GH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2022July 2009Newer by 153 months
Screen sizing3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Canon R5 C

 GH1 R5 C 

Common features in the Canon R5 C and Panasonic GH1

 R5 C GH1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R5 C provides outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the R5 C compared to the GH1.

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 C and GH1 is 57 and 81 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 C and GH1.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R5 C because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R5 C will give you extra detail having its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent R5 C will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 C Street photography features
Panasonic GH1 Street photography features
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R5 C
Sports photography with Panasonic GH1
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
32
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R5 C
Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
72
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is excellent (45MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
58
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (320 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 C Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20")
resolution is excellent (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R5 C
Vlogging with Panasonic GH1
72
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
72
selfie friendly display
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Panasonic GH1
 Canon EOS R5 CPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R5 C Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-19 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8192 x 5464 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1 1.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.20" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lb) 385 gr (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 1
Price at launch $4,499 $949