Canon EOS 5DS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS 5DSLumix DMC-GX8
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)$1199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57925184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4:3 (3712 x 2784, 2624 x 1968), 3:2 (5184 x 3456, 3712 x 2480, 2624 x 1752, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (5184 x 2920, 3840 x 2160, 1824 x 1024), 1:1 (3888 x 3888, 1968 x 1968, 1712 x 1712)
      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
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      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 AFContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, 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-GX8
      Lens MountCanon EFMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDOLED
      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-GX8
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x1.54x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.77x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      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
      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 TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter Priority
      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-GX8
      DxO Low Light ISO2381806
      DxO Color Depth24.723.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.412.6
      DxO Overall Score8775
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired and wireless wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"7.7 x 6.8 x 5.2"
      Package Weight3.765 lb2.4 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      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-GX8
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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