Canon G1X Mark II vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

1.5 inch 233.8mm²
13.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Detailed specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon G1X G1X vs G1X Mark II	Panasonic GM1 GM1 vs GM5
Successor:	Canon G1X Mark III G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III
General
Model Number:	G1X Mark II	GM5
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$799.99	$899.00
Street Price:	$599.00	$897.99
Date Available:	2014-04-30	2014-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	19.9 oz (563 g) includes batteries	10.4 oz (294 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.6 x 2.9 x 2.6 in. (116 x 74 x 66 mm)	3.9 x 2.3 x 1.4 in. (99 x 60 x 36 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	13.1	16.0
Sensor Format:	1.5 inch	4/3
Sensor size:	233.75mm² (18.70mm x 12.50mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 microns	3.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	58	66
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.5	22.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8	11.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	581	721
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4160 x 3120 (13.0 MP, 4:3), 4352 x 2904 (12.6 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 2448 (10.7 MP, 16:9), 3120 x 3120 (9.7 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 3120 (7.8 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1840 x 2304 (4.2 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 1232 x 1536 (1.9 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)	4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3), 4592 x 3064 (14.1 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.3	5.7
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens	Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 120mm	24 - 64mm
Focal Length (actual):	12.5 - 62.5mm	12 - 32mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	2.67x
Aperture Range:	f/2.0 (W) / f3.9 (T) - f/16, with 9-blade aperture	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular)
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	37.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	2x, 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)	Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional EVF available.	EVF: 1,166K-dot eq. "Live View Finder", 100% coverage, 0.92x / 0.46x(35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter range, eye sensor (high/low sensitivity)
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	388,666 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.46x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps	Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE	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:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect	Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, 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, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, 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; Panorama
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds	2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro	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; Wireless flash supported
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T))	Bundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync:		1/50
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot-Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	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	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RS-60E3 wired release, and via Wi-Fi	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch)	Micro HDMI (Type-D)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.01	0.59
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.14
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	1.24	0.55
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.3	5.7
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	56
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.5	4.9
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited	7
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.3	4.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited	7
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.21 seconds	0.22 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.37 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.238 seconds	0.134 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	1.03 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.091 seconds	0.123 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s
Startup Time:	2.0 seconds	1.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.5 seconds	0.8 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	240 shots	210 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		220 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-12L	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	7.2v, 680mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-12L 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:	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE, LoiloScope (trial)
OS Compatibility:	Windows Vista/7/8, Mac OS	PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Windows XP/Vista/7/8; SILKYPIX: Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.4-10.8
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	12.8MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, f/2.-3.9 5x zoom, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p60 Full HD video, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Optional EVF and grip available.	External flash unit included. Available in black or red.