Prices: |
Compare Prices
|
Compare Prices
|
Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
|
Manufacturer website
|
Predecessor: |
Canon 5D
5D vs 5D Mark II
|
Panasonic GF3
GF3 vs GF5
|
Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark III
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
|
Panasonic GF6
GF5 vs GF6
|
Model Number: |
5D Mark II |
GF5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
|
|
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$3499.00 |
$749.00 |
Street Price: |
$1,084.95 |
$429.95 |
Date Available: |
2008-11-30 |
2012-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
56.0 oz
(1,588 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
12.8 oz
(364 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
Size: |
6.0 x
4.5 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
114 x
75 mm)
|
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.4 in.
(108 x
67 x
37 mm)
|
Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
21.1 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
4/3 |
Sensor size: |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.41 microns |
4.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
79 |
61 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
21.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.9 |
11.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,815 |
618 |
Image Resolution: |
5616 x 3744
(21.0 MP,
3:2), 4080 x 2720
(11.1 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1856
(5.2 MP,
3:2), 3861 x 2574
(9.9 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1856
(5.2 MP,
3:2) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1504 x 1504
(2.3 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1600 x 904
(1.4 MP,
Other), 1440 x 1440
(2.1 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.9 |
4.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
|
1920x1080 (30p/60i (sensor output is 30p))
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
|
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
105mm
|
28 -
84mm
|
Focal Length (actual): |
24 -
105mm
|
14 -
42mm
|
Zoom Ratio: |
4.40x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/4 (W/T) to f/22 |
f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
|
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
|
Macro Focus Range: |
|
|
Filter Thread: |
77.0mm |
37.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
|
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
|
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points |
Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
No / LCD
|
Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
|
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
|
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
|
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
|
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
|
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
|
Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
|
Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
160 |
ISO Settings: |
100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments |
Auto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
Metering Modes: |
35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, 3 Custom |
Scene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, One Point Color. |
Self Timer: |
10, 2 seconds |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
|
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
|
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
|
External Flash Connection: |
PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
|
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
UDMA compliant |
Compatible with UHS-I standard |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
|
|
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or IR wireless |
|
Connections (extended): |
System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E4) |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
|
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.35 |
0.45 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.37 |
0.42 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
14 |
4 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.35 |
|
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.9 |
4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
75 |
5 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
|
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
11 |
|
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
|
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
8 |
|
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.18 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.19 seconds |
|
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.119 seconds |
|
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.118 seconds |
0.074 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.41 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.066 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47s
Full AF, Live Mode: 1.189s
Prefocused: 0.119s |
Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s |
Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.1 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
4.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
330 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
850 shots |
|
Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E6 |
Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
|
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
|
Included Software: |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 19.1): EOS Utility (Version 2.5), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5), ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.2), Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4) |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS X 0.3 or higher |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
|
Newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine. The noise reduction system includes a combination 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) and MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction). Available in black, white and red later this year. |