Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic G7

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Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic G7

35mm 864.0mm²
50.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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

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Succeeded by the Panasonic G85
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Differences

Canon 5DS R advantages over Panasonic G7

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

700 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
50.6 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Panasonic G7 advantages over Canon 5DS R

Less expensive
$498 vs $1499*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Less shutter lag
0.18 vs 0.27 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
240 vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.6 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Phenomenal resolution and sharpness; Fine Detail Picture Style is like in-camera Unsharp Mask; Excellent print quality; Decent high ISO performance; Improved normalized dynamic range compared to 5D Mark III; Decent burst speed with good buffer depths; Built-in intervalometer & timelapse movie mode.
AF speed tested closer to consumer-level DSLRs; Dynamic range lower than competing models from Nikon & Sony; Lack of OLPF means subject to more aliasing artifacts with some subjects; No 60p video frame rate; No headphone jack; Timelapse video is only 1080p.
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Compact and lightweight for a fully-featured interchangeable-lens camera; Really fast autofocus; Good all-around performance too; Generous buffer depth; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD and high-res viewfinder; Touch-screen controls; Very affordable pricetag
Out of the box, colors are muted by consumer standards; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Handgrip is a little shallow for those with larger hands; Wi-Fi is overly complex and has limited range
Read our Panasonic G7 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G5

Canon 5DS R

Panasonic G5

$1729
35mm

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$550
4/3

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic G5

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G5

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$550
4/3

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Panasonic G6

Canon 5DS R

Panasonic G6

$1729
35mm

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Panasonic G6

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6

$498
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Faster JPEG shooting

$399
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic G6

Compared to Nikon D810

Canon 5DS R

Nikon D810

$1729
35mm

Less expensive
More cross-type AF points

$2346
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810

Panasonic G7

Nikon D810

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$2346
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Nikon D810

Compared to Canon 5DS

Canon 5DS R

Canon 5DS

$1729
35mm

Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Canon 5DS

Panasonic G7

Canon 5DS

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1299
35mm

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Canon 5DS

Compared to Nikon D850

Canon 5DS R

Nikon D850

$1729
35mm

Less expensive

$2664
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D850

Panasonic G7

Nikon D850

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2664
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Nikon D850

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