Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 was introduced in July 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 was introduced in September 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Highlights

      • 18.0 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Highlights

      • 16 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1,166k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 5.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel SL1
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5.

      PROS

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)

      CONS

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/500 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   -0.5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.8 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66

      Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel SL1 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5.

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Cheaper $799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM vs $899 (w/12-32mm lens)
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
      Higher Sensor Resolution 18.0 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3456 vs 4592 x 3448
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 921k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.55x vs 0.46x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/500 sec
      Built-in Flash vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 843 vs 721
      Microphone Input vs
      Longer Battery Life 380 shots vs 220 shots

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      Canon Rebel SL2
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T1i
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      APS-C

      15.1 MP

      Nikon D5300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel SL3
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100 II
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      Medium Format

      102 MP

      Canon Rebel
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-H2
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Pentax K-5 IIs
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Panasonic GM5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 over Canon EOS Rebel SL1.

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 25,600
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 9 vs 23
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 100%
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps vs 5.8 fps
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.8 vs 22.1
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.3 vs 11.7
      Higher DxO Overall Score 63 vs 66
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible vs
      Lighter 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz) vs 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5.

      Panasonic GM1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Pentax K-3 III Monochrome
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      APS-C

      25.73 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Leica M8
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Epson R-D1x
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Panasonic GX9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Sigma SD15
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Pentax K-01
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
        Cheap$799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM$899 (w/12-32mm lens)
        Video Capture
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        HDMI Output Mini Micro
        Light407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life380 shots220 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,040k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,166k dot resolution. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has 95% coverage with 0.87x (0.55x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has 100% coverage with 0.92x (0.46x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 features a 18.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 features a 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3448 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4592 x 3064, 4592 x 2584, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1712 x 1712, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Canon EOS Rebel SL1 its crop factor is equal to 1.6x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS Rebel SL1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 nothing can be done. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS Rebel SL1 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a Mini HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 comes with LP-E12 battery pack with battery life of 380 shots and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 comes with DMW-BLH7 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel SL1, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/500 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 can shoot continuously up to 5.8 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 9 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has 23 focusing points. Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has detection range from -0.5 to +18 EV.


      Flash

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 9.40 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS Rebel SL1.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 body has dimensions of 117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 body has dimensions of 99 x 60 x 36 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.42"). Canon EOS Rebel SL1 weighs 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 weighs 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz).

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      GOOD
      74
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      GOOD
      72
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      GOOD
      83
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      GOOD
      83
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and give them scores of 66 and 65 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      OVERALL
      66
      OVERALL
      65

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66

      Photo

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/500 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.8 fps

      Video

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   -0.5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      79
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      GOOD
      81
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      GOOD
      78
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      79
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS Rebel SL1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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