Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS Rebel T5Lumix DMC-GH3
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      MSRP$549.99 (with 18-55 F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel16.05 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      ProcessorDIGIC 4Venus Engine VII FHD
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34564608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 17284608x3072, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 images at -/+ 3 steps3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      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 ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 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
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.6x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystalOLED with static touch control
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot614k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x1.34x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.67x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,744k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +0.5-4 to +4
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps20.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range9.20 m at ISO 10012.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      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) ±1 (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAF/AE LOCK button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      DxO Low Light ISO724812
      DxO Color Depth21.922.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.312.4
      DxO Overall Score6371
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      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 T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Dimensions130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07")133 x 93 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.7 x 5.5"7.6 x 6.4 x 5.7"
      Package Weight3.1 lb2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Battery PackLP-E10
      Battery Life500 shots540 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionCarbon fiber/glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate resin
      Electronic Level Gauge


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