Canon EOS Rebel T3i vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS Rebel T3iLumix DMC-G5
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T2i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T4i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel18 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel16.05 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      ProcessorDIGIC 4Venus Engine VII FHD
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34564608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions5184 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 4804608x3456, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points10
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.6x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystalTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x1.40x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps6.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range13.00 m10.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesModes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 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 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
      Manual: By AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      DxO Low Light ISO793618
      DxO Color Depth22.121.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.511.6
      DxO Overall Score6561
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Internal Recording ModesYes, NTSC/PAL
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (The EOS Rebel T3i has a remote control terminal for Remote Switch RS-60E3, Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1 and RC-5) Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Environmental Sealing
      Storage Temperature32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
      Humidity: 0 - 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Dimensions133 x 100 x 80 mm (5.24 x 3.94 x 3.15")120 x 83 x 71 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.7 x 5.5"7.5 x 6.2 x 5.3"
      Package Weight3.5 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Battery PackLP-E8
      Battery Life440 shots320 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T3i Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with conductive fiber
      Electronic Level Gauge


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