Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH1

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R5 was unveiled 11 years after the GH1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the R5 scores against the GH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R5 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R5 comes with exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the R5 compared to the GH1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and GH1 is 59 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and GH1.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R5 will resolve extra detail having an extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent R5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.