Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS Rebel T5Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      MSRP$549.99 (with 18-55 F3.5-5.6 lens)$1699 (body only), $2299 (w/12-60mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel20.33 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      ProcessorDIGIC 4Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34565184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      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 Bracketing3 images at -/+ 3 steps3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +18 EV-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points9225
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      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 Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.6x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystalTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,840k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x1.52x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +0.5-4 to +3
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 18 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range9.20 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 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 LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      DxO Low Light ISO7241136
      DxO Color Depth21.923.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.313.1
      DxO Overall Score6379
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Internal Recording ModesH.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4992 x 3774 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      3328 x 2496 @ 50 fps [200 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50 fps [200 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/24/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mbps]
      H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [72 to 100 Mbps]
      H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10804992 x 3744
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 25/59.94 fps
      4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 minunlimited
      IP StreamingRTMP
      1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (3.0 to 16.00 Mb/s)
      RTMPS
      1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (3.0 to 8.0 Mb/s)
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 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 Version4.2 LE
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control E3 connector via cable release or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Dimensions130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07")139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43")
      Weight (inc. batteries)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.7 x 5.5"7.5 x 6.1 x 5.7"
      Package Weight3.1 lb2.795 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Battery PackLP-E10DMW-BLK22
      Battery Life500 shots400 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended]
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionCarbon fiber/glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate resinMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor shift type


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