Canon EOS 5D vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS 5DLumix DC-G9 II
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
      MSRP$1899 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel26.52 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels13.3 Megapixel25.21 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      ProcessorDIGIC II
      Max Image Resolution4368 x 29125776 x 4336
      Other Resolutions3168 x 2112, 2496 x 16643:2 (5776 x 3848), 16:9 (5776 x 3248), 1:1 (4336 x 4336)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, AdobeRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames
      Focus Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points9779
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Lens MountCanon EFMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT liquid-crystal color LCDLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,840k dots
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x1.6x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.8x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60s
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)14.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)60.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps60.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 14 fps at 25.2 MP for up to 170 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 75 fps at 25.2 MP for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 Sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      DxO Low Light ISO1368
      DxO Color Depth22.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.1
      DxO Overall Score71
      Video Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Internal Recording ModesH.264 ALL-Intra/H.265 Long GOP 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      5760 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
      5728 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [200 to 300 Mb/s]
      4352 x 3264 at 47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [300 Mb/s]
      4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120 fps [150 to 600 Mb/s]
      3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120 fps [72 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120/200/240/300 fps [20 to 400 Mb/s]

      ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [121 to 454 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution5760 x 2880
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via USB
      5728 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94 fps
      3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/200/240 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Gamut, Panasonic V-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Data/Video Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type A Full Size
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5.0
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: LUMIX Sync
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control
      *As of September, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control N3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Dimensions152 x 113 x 75 mm (5.98 x 4.45 x 2.95")134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 7.1 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.475 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Battery PackBP-511ADMW-BLK22
      Battery Life800 shots390 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS 5D Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2/10-Second Delay
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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