Canon 77D vs Panasonic GH5 II

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Canon 77D vs Panasonic GH5 II

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

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Differences

Canon 77D advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

Less expensive
$799 vs $1798
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

600 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
167 vs 108 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Canon 77D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
5K vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
More dots on screen
1840k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.51x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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
12.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; Improved dynamic range at low ISOs; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; Much improved RAW buffer depth; 1080/60p video; Quick Control Dial & top-panel LCD screen.
Default JPEGs slightly soft straight out of camera; Dynamic range & high ISOs lag behind competing cameras; No 4K video resolution.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T6s

Canon 77D

Canon T6s

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon 77D vs Canon T6s

Panasonic GH5 II

Canon T6s

$1298
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$619
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Canon T6s

Compared to Sony A68

Canon 77D

Sony A68

$550
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 77D vs Sony A68

Panasonic GH5 II

Sony A68

$1298
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A68

Compared to Canon 80D

Canon 77D

Canon 80D

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 77D vs Canon 80D

Panasonic GH5 II

Canon 80D

$1298
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Canon 80D

Compared to Pentax K-70

Canon 77D

Pentax K-70

$550
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70

Panasonic GH5 II

Pentax K-70

$1298
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-70

Compared to Nikon D7500

Canon 77D

Nikon D7500

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon 77D vs Nikon D7500

Panasonic GH5 II

Nikon D7500

$1298
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Nikon D7500

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