With the Panasonic GH5 being unveiled in the world of photography, we can think of a tough competition with its competitors in the video segment. So here is a Panasonic GH5 vs Canon 5D Mark IV that shows the highlights to help you for decision.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV features a 30.4 megapixel CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel AF. The CMOS sensor allows for fast phase-detection autofocus in video and continuous focus for stills shooting in live view.
The Panasonic GH5 comes with a new 20.3 megapixel sensor without a low-pass filter. If you want to have detailed information about the new GH5 impressions first please take a look at this article.
Below you can see the specs comparison table of Panasonic GH5 vs Canon 5D Mark IV high-end cameras. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
Comparison of the Panasonic GH5 vs Canon 5D Mark IV Cameras
| Feature | Panasonic GH5 | Canon 5D Mark IV |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixel | 20MP sensor (5.2K) | 30.4 Megapixel |
| Sensor size / type | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Full-Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) |
| Low-Pass-Filter | No | No |
| AF System | 5-axis – Contrast Detect (sensor) | Phase Detection |
| AF points | 225 points | 61 points, 41 cross-type |
| ISO | 100-51200 | 100-102400 |
| Shutter Min/Max | 60 sec 1/16000 sec | 30 sec 1/8000 sec |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed | 12fps | 7fps |
| Video | 4K @ 60fps | 4K @ 30fps |
| Display | 3.2″ Rear Touchscreen Swivel Touchscreen OLED (1,620,000) | 3.2″ Rear Touchscreen LCD (1,620,000) |
| Viewfinder | EVF 100% with 0.76x magnification | Pentaprism 100% with 0.71x magnification |
| Hot-shoe | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Built-In with NFC | Built-In |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 330 shots | 900 shots |
| Dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63 mm | 150.7 x 116.4 x 75.9 mm |
| Weight | 487g | 800g |
| Price | $1,999 | $3,499 |
Video Specs Comparison of Panasonic GH5 vs Canon 5D Mark IV
The EOS 5D Mark IV has several improvements over the Mark III. These are the 120 frames per second slow motion (up from 60fps on the Mark III), built-in time-lapse mode with intervalometer, on-screen headphone volume control and improved resolution on LCD screen. The DSLR can shoot full frame video at 1080p, shooting in 4K mode adds a 1.74x crop.
When we look the GH5, the features list include 4K internal recording at 10bit 4:2:2 up to 30fps (24 and 25p are also supported), 4K/60p recording, 6K photo capture for approximately 18 megapixel stills images, and a 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (in-body image stabilization).
| Features | Panasonic GH5 | Canon 5D Mark IV |
|---|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video Resolution | 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 |
4096 x 2160p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 720p |
| Video Format | 4K 4096 x 2160p / 23.98 fps 4096 x 2160p / 24 fps 4096 x 2160p / 25 fps 3840 x 2160p / 59.94 fps 3840 x 2160p / 50 fps 3840 x 2160p / 29.97 fps 3840 x 2160p / 24 fps 3840 x 2160p / 23.98 fps 3840 x 2160p / 25 fps 3328 x 2496p / 59.94 fps 3328 x 2496p / 50 fps 3328 x 2496p / 29.97 fps 3328 x 2496p / 24 fps 3328 x 2496p / 23.98 fps 3328 x 2496p / 25 fps High Definition 1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p / 50 fps 1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps 1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps 1920 x 1080p / 25 fps |
4K M-JPEG 4096 x 2160p / 29.97 fps (500 Mbps) / 24 fps (500 Mbps) / 23.98 fps (500 Mbps) High Definition MOV 1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (180 Mbps) / 29.97 fps (90 Mbps) / 24 fps (90 Mbps) / 23.98 fps (90 Mbps) / 59.94 fps (60 Mbps) / 29.97 fps (30 Mbps) / 24 fps (30 Mbps) / 23.98 fps (30 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 120 fps (160 Mbps) High Definition MP4 1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (60 Mbps) / 29.97 fps (30 Mbps) / 24 fps (30 Mbps) / 23.98 fps (30 Mbps) / 29.97 fps (12 Mbps) |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Video Clip Length | Unlimited 4K | Up to 29 Min 59 Sec |
| Audio Recording | Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo Optional External Mic: With Video, Stereo + Mono |
Built-in Mic: With Video, Mono Optional External Mic: With Video, Stereo |
