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Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49
Canon XC10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
89
Overall
71

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Announced April 2015
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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the XC10 (1") and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The XC10 was unveiled 21 months before the GH5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XC10 grades versus the GH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Panasonic GH5

 XC10 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Canon XC10

 GH5 XC10 
RevealedJanuary 2017April 2015More recent by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1kClearer display (+1619k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Panasonic GH5

 XC10 GH5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the XC10 and the GH5.

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and GH5 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and GH5.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XC10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older XC10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lacks RAW format
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
56
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports touch to focus
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (1,040g)
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery power (410 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography highlights
43
supports touch to focus
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (1,040g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lacks RAW format
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,040 grams)
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
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Canon XC10 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Panasonic GH5
 Canon XC10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon XC10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-04-08 2017-01-04
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 20000 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 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 XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040g (2.29 lb) 725g (1.60 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Retail cost $1,599 $1,298