Canon EOS 5DS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS 5DSLumix DMC-FZ300
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)$599
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57924000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4:3 (3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536), 3:2 (4000 x 2672, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1360), 16:9 (4000 x 2248, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (2992 x 2992, 2448 x 2448, 1920 x 1920)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6149
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      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 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Lens MountCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length4.5 - 108 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 60 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP for up to 53 Frames
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range8.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 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 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      DxO Low Light ISO2381
      DxO Color Depth24.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97/240 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"7.6 x 6.2 x 5.1"
      Package Weight3.765 lb2.715 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Battery PackLP-E6
      Battery Life700 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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