Canon 5D Mark IV vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

35mm 864.0mm²
30.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 5D Mark III 5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV	Panasonic GX8 GX8 vs GX9
Successor:
General
Model Number:	5D Mark IV	GX9
Alternate Model Number(s):		GX7 Mark III
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$3499.00	$999.99
Street Price:	$2,499.00	$897.99
Date Available:	2016-09-01	2018-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	31.4 oz (890 g) includes batteries	23.3 oz (660 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0 in. (151 x 116 x 76 mm)	4.9 x 2.8 x 1.8 in. (124 x 72 x 47 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	30.4	20.3
Sensor Format:	35mm	4/3
Sensor size:	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.36 microns	3.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	91
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	2,995
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6720 x 4480 (30.1 MP, 3:2), 5040 x 3360 (16.9 MP, 3:2), 4464 x 2976 (13.3 MP, 3:2), 3360 x 2240 (7.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 5952 x 4480 (26.7 MP, 4:3), 4480 x 3360 (15.1 MP, 4:3), 3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 2976 x 2240 (6.7 MP, 4:3), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 6720 x 3776 (25.4 MP, 16:9), 5040 x 2836 (14.3 MP, 16:9), 4464 x 2512 (11.2 MP, 16:9), 3360 x 1888 (6.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 4480 x 4480 (20.1 MP, 1:1), 3360 x 3360 (11.3 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 2976 (8.9 MP, 1:1), 2240 x 2240 (5.0 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2480 (9.2 MP, 3:2), 2624 x 1752 (4.6 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1968 x 1968 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (16.9MP), S-RAW (7.5MP), Dual-Pixel RAW; 14-bit CR2	JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	7.0	9.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	4096x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (120p/100p)	3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (4K Video: Motion JPEG; Full HD and HD Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	n/a	Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5 - 5.6 Asph. Power OIS (H-FS12060)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		24 - 120mm
Focal Length (actual):		12 - 60mm
Zoom Ratio:		5.00x
Aperture Range:		f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		2x, 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detect: OVF: 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); Up to 5 dual cross-type AF points at f/2.8 and f/5.6, up to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4 and f/5.6, up to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6 and f/8, up to 20 horizontal-line AF points at f/5.6, up to 61 horizontal-line AF points at f/8; Dual Pixel CMOS AF on sensor	Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid	Tilting 2760k-dot equivalent (field sequential) LCD, 1.39x / 0.70x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	920,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.71x	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.71x	1.39x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,620,000 dots (540,000 px)	1,240,000 dots (413,300 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	32000	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-32000 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2)	Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center 6.1% of frame), Spot (center 1.3% of frame)	1728-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:	Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3; Multiple-exposure; HDR	Sweep Panorama (Standard/Wide); Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, L. Monochrome D, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine
Self Timer:	2, 10 seconds	2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
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; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	4.2 m / 13.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	GN=6.0m (ISO 200)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:	SD: UHS-I, CF: UDMA7
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, M-RAW (16.9MP), S-RAW (7.5MP), Dual-Pixel RAW; 14-bit CR2	RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (4K Video: Motion JPEG; Full HD and HD Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	Yes	No
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	Yes	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or Wireless	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal	Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 port

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.37	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.37	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	7.0	9.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	140
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	7.0	9.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	19	32
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	7.0	9.2
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	12	29
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.17 seconds	0.15 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.057 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.077 seconds	0.060 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.36 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.057 seconds	0.050 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds	1.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.2 seconds	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		1.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	300 shots	260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	900 shots	250 shots
Battery Life, Video:		70 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E6N	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E20 battery grip	7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E6N 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	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 30.4-megapixel full-frame sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, DIGIC 6+ processor, 61-point AF system, 7fps burst mode, DCI 4K video, Dual Pixel RAW, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, built-in GPS.	Available in black or silver.