Canon 5DS vs Panasonic G9

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Canon 5DS vs Panasonic G9

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35mm 864.0mm²
50.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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

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Differences

Canon 5DS advantages over Panasonic G9

Less expensive
$1299* vs $1498
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.14 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 0.9 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 400 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
50.6 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Panasonic G9 advantages over Canon 5DS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Lighter weight
658g vs 946g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.27 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.83x vs 0.71x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
50 vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.0 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
50 vs 15 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 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
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Read our Canon 5DS Review

Great build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Excellent performance; Fast shooting speeds; 4K/60p video.
No phase-detection autofocus; 10-minute limit for 4k60p video clips; No V-Log or 10-bit video.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Canon 5DS

Canon 5DS R

$1549
35mm

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

$1499
35mm

Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Canon 5DS vs Canon 5DS R

Panasonic G9

Canon 5DS R

$1065
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Pentax K-1

Canon 5DS

Pentax K-1

$1549
35mm

Fast startup
More cross-type AF points

$1800
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-1

Panasonic G9

Pentax K-1

$1065
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1800
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-1

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Canon 5DS

Panasonic GH5

$1549
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1348
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 5DS vs Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

$1065
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Nikon D850

Canon 5DS

Nikon D850

$1549
35mm

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

$2464
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon 5DS vs Nikon D850

Panasonic G9

Nikon D850

$1065
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2464
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Nikon D850

Compared to Panasonic G95

Canon 5DS

Panasonic G95

$1549
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$848
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 5DS vs Panasonic G95

Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95

$1065
4/3

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95

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