Canon EOS 5DS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS 5DSLumix DMC-GH2
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel18 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6Venus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57924608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4752 x 3168, 4976 x 2800, 3520 x 1980, 3456 x 3456, 3360 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2448 x 2448, 2400 x 1600, 2336 x 1752, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1440, 1744 x 1744, 1792 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 2,500 K - 10,000 K in 100 K, with Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias adjustment and white balance bracket--3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6123
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points410
      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-GH2
      Lens MountCanon EFMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x1.42x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,534k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range15.60 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IITTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot-shoe: TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityProgram AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual / Auto
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      DxO Low Light ISO2381655
      DxO Color Depth24.721.2
      DxO Dynamic Range12.411.3
      DxO Overall Score8760
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264AVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")124 x 90 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"9.3 x 5.7 x 6.4"
      Package Weight3.765 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Battery PackLP-E6
      Battery Life700 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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