Canon R7 vs Panasonic G5

Here, we are reviewing the Canon R7 and Panasonic G5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and G5 (16MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The R7 was unveiled 9 years later than the G5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the R7 matches up vs the G5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are provided at Canon R7 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R7 offers physical measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R7 and Panasonic G5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the R7 versus the G5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R7 and G5 is 64 and 74 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and G5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R7 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R7 will provide more detail having an extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.