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Canon T5 vs Panasonic GH5

The Canon EOS Rebel T5 (called Canon 1200D in some regions) and the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in February 2014 and January 2017. The T5 is a DSLR, while the GH5 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an APS-C (T5) and a Four Thirds (GH5) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 17.9 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 20.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon T5
versus
Panasonic GH5
Canon T5   Panasonic GH5
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Canon EF mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
17.9 MP – APS-C sensor 20.2 MP – Four Thirds sensor
1080/30p Video 4K/60p Video
ISO 100-6,400 (100 - 12,800) ISO 200-25,600
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (3680k dots)
3.0" LCD – 460k dots 3.2" LCD – 1620k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Swivel touchscreen
3 shutter flaps per second 12 shutter flaps per second
Lens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
500 shots per battery charge410 shots per battery charge
130 x 100 x 78 mm, 480 g 139 x 98 x 87 mm, 725 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS Rebel T5 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon T5 and the Panasonic GH5. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Canon T5 vs Panasonic GH5
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Comparison T5 or GH5 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic GH5 is somewhat larger (5 percent) than the Canon T5. Moreover, the GH5 is substantially heavier (51 percent) than the T5. It is noteworthy in this context that the GH5 is splash and dust-proof, while the T5 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (T5) and the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog (GH5). Mirrorless cameras, such as the GH5, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.

Concerning battery life, the T5 gets 500 shots out of its Canon LP-E10 battery, while the GH5 can take 410 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BLF19 power pack.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Canon T5 130 mm 100 mm 78 mm 480 g 500 i Feb 2014 US$ 449ebay.com
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Panasonic GH5 139 mm 98 mm 87 mm 725 g 410 i Jan 2017 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Canon SL1 117 mm 91 mm 69 mm 407 g 380 i Mar 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon T2i 129 mm 98 mm 62 mm 530 g 440 i Feb 2010 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon T3 130 mm 100 mm 78 mm 495 g 700 i Feb 2011 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon T3i 133 mm 100 mm 80 mm 570 g 440 i Feb 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Canon T4i 133 mm 100 mm 79 mm 575 g 440 i Jun 2012 US$ 849ebay.com
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Canon T5i 133 mm 100 mm 79 mm 580 g 440 i Mar 2013 US$ 649ebay.com
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Canon T6 129 mm 101 mm 78 mm 485 g 500 i Mar 2016 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon T6i 132 mm 101 mm 78 mm 555 g 440 i Feb 2015 US$ 749ebay.com
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Canon T6s 132 mm 101 mm 78 mm 565 g 440 i Feb 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Canon T100 129 mm 102 mm 77 mm 436 g 500 i Feb 2018 US$ 399 amazon.com
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Nikon D500 147 mm 115 mm 81 mm 860 g 1240 i Jan 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-M1 II 134 mm 91 mm 67 mm 574 g 440 i Sep 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Panasonic G9 137 mm 97 mm 92 mm 658 g 400 i Nov 2017 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Panasonic GH5 II 139 mm 98 mm 87 mm 727 g 400 i May 2021 US$ 1 699 amazon.com
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Panasonic S5 133 mm 98 mm 82 mm 714 g 440 i Sep 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The T5 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 78 percent) than the GH5, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon T5 features an APS-C sensor and the Panasonic GH5 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the GH5 is 32 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.6 and 2.0. The sensor in the T5 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the GH5 offers a 4:3 aspect.

Canon T5 and Panasonic GH5 sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the GH5 offers a higher resolution of 20.2 megapixels, compared with 17.9 MP of the T5. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.34μm versus 4.31μm for the T5). However, it should be noted that the GH5 is much more recent (by 2 years and 10 months) than the T5, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the GH5 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 100-12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 are ISO 200 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

T5 versus GH5 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under consideration, the GH5 offers substantially better image quality than the T5 (overall score 14 points higher). The advantage is based on 2 bits higher color depth, 1.7 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.2 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Canon T5 APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.911.372463
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Panasonic GH5 Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/60p23.913.080777
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Canon SL1 APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.811.384363
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Canon T2i APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.111.578466
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Canon T3 APS-C 12.2 4272 2848720/30p21.911.075562
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Canon T3i APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.111.579365
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Canon T4i APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.711.272262
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Canon T5i APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.711.268161
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Canon T6 APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.778166
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Canon T6i APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.712.091971
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Canon T6s APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.612.091570
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Canon T100 APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.911.469563
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Nikon D500 APS-C 20.7 5568 37124K/30p24.014.0132483
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Olympus E-M1 II Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.712.8131280
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Panasonic G9 Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/60p23.112.8113874
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Panasonic GH5 II Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/60p23.713.1113679
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Panasonic S5 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/60p25.114.5269794
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the GH5 provides a better video resolution than the T5. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/60p, while the Canon is limited to 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the GH5 has an electronic viewfinder (3680k dots), while the T5 has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the GH5 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the T5 (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the GH5 has a higher magnification (0.76x vs 0.50x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Canon T5 and Panasonic GH5 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Core Features
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Canon T5optical i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Panasonic GH53680 i3.2 / 1620 swivel i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Canon SL1optical i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 4.9/s i i
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Canon T2ioptical i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 3.7/s i i
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Canon T3optical i2.7 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon T3ioptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 3.7/s i i
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Canon T4ioptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon T5ioptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon T6optical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon T6ioptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
11.
 
Canon T6soptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
12.
 
Canon T100optical i2.7 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D500optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M1 II2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 18.0/s i i
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Panasonic G93680 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/8000s 20.0/s i i
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Panasonic GH5 II3680 i3.0 / 1840 swivel i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Panasonic S52360 i3.0 / 1840 swivel i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The T5 has one, while the GH5 does not. While the built-in flash of the T5 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The GH5 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the T5 does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the GH5 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Panasonic GH5 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the T5 and the GH5 write their files to SDXC cards. The GH5 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the T5 only has one slot. The GH5 supports UHS-II cards (on both slots), while the T5 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS Rebel T5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Canon T5imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GH5istereo / monoiifull3.1iii
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Canon SL1imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T2iistereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon T3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T3iimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T4iistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T5iistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T6imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T6iistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T6sistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon T100imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D500istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Olympus E-M1 IIistereo / monoiimicro3.0iii
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Panasonic G9istereo / monoiifull3.0iii
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Panasonic GH5 IIistereo / monoiifull3.2iii
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Panasonic S5istereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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It is notable that the GH5 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the T5 does not provide wifi capability.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Panasonic GH5 (unlike the T5) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the T5 and the GH5 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The T5 was replaced by the Canon T6, while the GH5 was followed by the Panasonic GH5 II. Further information on the features and operation of the T5 and GH5 can be found, respectively, in the Canon T5 Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic GH5 Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Canon T5 better than the Panasonic GH5 or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS Rebel T5:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 245g or 34 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (500 versus 410) on a single battery charge.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (78 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in February 2014).

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Advantages of the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5:

  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (14 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (2 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1.7 EV of extra DR).
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/60p vs 1080/30p).
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.76x vs 0.50x).
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1620k vs 460k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (12 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports Ultra High Speed (UHS-II) SDXC cards on both slots.
  • More modern: Reflects 2 years and 10 months of technical progress since the T5 launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the GH5 is the clear winner of the contest (30 : 7 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

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How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon T5 and the Panasonic GH5 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the T5 or the GH5. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Canon T53/5+....4/54.5/5 Feb 2014 US$ 449ebay.com
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Panasonic GH54.5/5+ +..85/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2017 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Canon SL14/5+..78/1004/54/5 Mar 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon T2i..+ +..77/1004/54.5/5 Feb 2010 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon T3..80/100..69/1004/54.5/5 Feb 2011 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon T3i3/5o..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Canon T4i4/5+ +..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2012 US$ 849ebay.com
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Canon T5i......76/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2013 US$ 649ebay.com
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Canon T64/5o4/573/1004/54/5 Mar 2016 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon T6i5/5....75/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 749ebay.com
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Canon T6s5/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Canon T100..o3/5..3.5/53.5/5 Feb 2018 US$ 399 amazon.com
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Nikon D5005/5+ +4.7/591/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-M1 II5/5+ +5/585/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Panasonic G9..+ +5/585/1005/55/5 Nov 2017 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Panasonic GH5 II4.5/5..4.5/585/1004.5/55/5 May 2021 US$ 1 699 amazon.com
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Panasonic S54.5/5+ +4.5/588/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Canon T5 vs Panasonic GH5

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon T5 Panasonic GH5
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Canon EF mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date February 2014 January 2017
Launch Price USD 449 USD 1,999
Sensor Specs Canon T5 Panasonic GH5
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 22.3 x 14.9 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 332.27 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 26.8 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 1.6x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 17.9 Megapixels 20.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 5184 x 3456 pixels 5184 x 3888 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.31 μm 3.34 μm
Pixel Density 5.39 MP/cm2 8.96 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 1080/30p Video 4K/60p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 6,400 ISO 200 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 12,800 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor DIGIC 4 Venus 10
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 63 77
DXO Color Depth (bits) 21.9 23.9
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 11.3 13.0
DXO Low Light (ISO) 724 807
Screen Specs Canon T5 Panasonic GH5
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.50x 0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution 3680k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.2inch
LCD Resolution 460k dots 1620k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Swivel screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Canon T5 Panasonic GH5
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous Shooting 3 shutter flaps/s 12 shutter flaps/s
Shutter Life Expectancy100 000 actuations200 000 actuations
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationLens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Dual card slots
UHS card support no Dual UHS-II
Connectivity Specs Canon T5 Panasonic GH5
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash no PC Sync PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 3.1
HDMI Port mini HDMI full HDMI
Microphone Port no MIC socket External MIC port
Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Bluetooth Support no Bluetooth Bluetooth built-in
Body Specs Canon T5 Panasonic GH5
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Canon LP-E10 Panasonic DMW-BLF19
Battery Life (CIPA)500 shots per charge410 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78 mm
(5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in)
139 x 98 x 87 mm
(5.5 x 3.9 x 3.4 in)
Camera Weight 480 g (16.9 oz) 725 g (25.6 oz)
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