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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GH5 Comparison

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Canon G1 X III

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GH5 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon G1 X III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Panasonic GH5, which was introduced in January 2017 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 20.0MP Four Thirds sensor. There is only 10 months difference between G1 X III and GH5 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-04
  • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 180fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 725g. 139 x 98 x 87 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Compare

Panasonic GH5 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Weight
399 g vs 725 g 326 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
13.84µm2 vs 11.16µm2 24% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Video Record Limit
Unlimited vs Limited Record clips longer than 30 minutes
Number of Focus Points
225 vs 49 176 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.620k dots vs 1.040k dots 55% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 9.0fps 3 fps faster
Battery Life
410 shots vs 200 shots 210 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Viewfinder Resolution
3680k dot vs 2360k dot 55% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Full-size HDMI Port
Yes vs No Use standard HDMI cables without adapters
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
6K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 18MP photos from Video footage
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.620k dots High resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Dual-axis Electronic Level
Yes vs Yes Level the camera easily in two axis
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GH5: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic GH5 has external dimensions of 139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43″) and weighs 725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 24mm narrower, 20mm shorter and 36mm thinner than Panasonic GH5. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Panasonic GH5 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GH5, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GH5 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GH5 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5.
Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GH5 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G1 X III is significantly lighter (326g ) than the Panasonic GH5 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GH5, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Both G1 X III and GH5 have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic GH5's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon G1 X III's 3 screen.



Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GH5: Sensor Comparison

Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Panasonic GH5 has a 20.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Panasonic GH5's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the G1 X III and GH5 sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5 Cameras


As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Panasonic GH5. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Panasonic GH5 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic GH5 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GH5 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
225 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic GH5 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
725g
Body Thickness 87mm
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GH5 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GH5: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GH5 scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #154 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Panasonic GH5
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #47 out of 111 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #66 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Panasonic GH5 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon G1 X III and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon G1 X III
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Panasonic GH5 vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Brand Canon Panasonic
Announced 2017-10-25 2017-01-04
Body Type Large sensor compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C Four Thirds
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 332.27mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 225
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) no lens
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 10cm no lens
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.76x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 725g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 139 x 98 x 87mm
Battery Life 200 shots 410 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 77
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.9
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.0
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 807
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