Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm and Canon EOS M5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | X VARIO 12-35mm lens | Body only |
Height | 9.34 cm | 8.92 cm |
Width | 13.29 cm | 11.6 cm |
Depth | 8.2 cm | 6.06 cm |
Weight | 470 g | 380 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 380 g Camera with battery and memory card: 427 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black |
Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant | Freezeproof |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.05 Megapixel | 24.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 17,200,000 pixels | 25,800,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,050,000 pixels | 24,200,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 60 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | - |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (POWER O.I.S.) | Electronic (5-axis) |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Image Processor | Venus Engine | DIGIC 7 |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 12 - 35 mm - f/2.8 Micro Four Thirds | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 70mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 84 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 14 elements | - |
Filter Size | 58 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-M |
Features | Splashproof, aspherical lens, dustproof, Ultra High Refractive (UHR) index lens, Nano Surface coating, Ultra ED (UED) glass | - |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 49 |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Face Recognition | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Built-in - electronic |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | - | 0.39" |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,744,000 pixels | 2,360,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 1.34x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Features | Auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | - | 100-6400 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO 25600, ISO 100-12800, ISO auto (100-6400) |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot, partial |
Exposure Metering Zones | 144 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Special Effects | Sepia, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome | Neutral, Faithful, monochrome, landscape, portrait, Standard, Fine Detail |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (white) |
Shutter Type | - | Electronic |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 3 steps in 1/3 EV step |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 1-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Type | 3" OLED display | 3.2" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | - |
Display Format | 614,000 pixels | 1,620,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12 | 5 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264, MOV | H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Audio Signal Format | - | AAC |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction | - |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | JPEG 4608 x 3456 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 2448 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 3264 x 1840 JPEG 2336 x 1752 JPEG 2336 x 1560 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3456 x 3456 JPEG 2448 x 2448 JPEG 1744 x 1744 JPEG 1712 x 1712 |
6000 x 4000 3984 x 2656 2976 x 1984 2400 x 1600 6000 x 3368 3984 x 2240 2976 x 1680 2400 x 1344 5328 x 4000 3552 x 2664 2656 x 1992 2112 x 1600 4000 x 4000 2656 x 2656 1984 x 1984 1600 x 1600 |
Video Capture | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 72Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 72Mbps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 72Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 50Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 50Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 50Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 59.94 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 29.97 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 23.98 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 59.94 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 29.97 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Canon LP-E17 |
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Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included) | Canon LP-E12 (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 540 shots | Photo shooting - 295 shots (LCD Monitor on) Photo shooting - 295 shots (LCD Monitor off) |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n | HDMI, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth |
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Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | - |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Microphone Headphones Remote control |
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 6 frames per second | 9 frames per second, 7 frames per second |
Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, 3D Noise Reduction Technology, face detection, Motion Detection Technology, Full-time Live View, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), high-speed recording, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF, fast motion recording | Digital noise reduction, depth-of-field preview button, histogram display, highlight point display |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Canon EOS M5 |
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Included Accessories | Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Battery charger, body cap, neck strap, USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo Super Loiloscope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.5 Premium Edition | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |