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| Predecessor: |
Canon G15
G15 vs G16 |
Panasonic S5
S5 vs S5 II |
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | G16 | S5 II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | LUMIX S5II | |
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $499.99 | $1999.99 |
| Street Price: | $499.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2013-10-15 | 2023-01-04 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
12.5 oz
(355 g)
includes batteries |
25.2 oz
(714 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.3 x
3.0 x
1.6 in. (109 x 76 x 40 mm) |
5.2 x
3.8 x
3.2 in. (133 x 97 x 82 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns | 5.93 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 54 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 230 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 3000 (7.2 MP, Other), 1696 x 2112 (3.6 MP, Other), 960 x 1200 (1.2 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3792 x 2848 (10.8 MP, 4:3), 2688 x 2016 (5.4 MP, 4:3), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 4272 x 2400 (10.3 MP, 16:9), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2848 x 2848 (8.1 MP, 1:1), 2016 x 2016 (4.1 MP, 1:1), 6000 x 2208 (13.2 MP, Other), 6000 x 3000 (18.0 MP, Other), 12000 x 8000 (96.0 MP, 3:2), 10656 x 8000 (85.2 MP, 4:3), 12000 x 6736 (80.8 MP, 16:9), 8000 x 8000 (64.0 MP, 1:1), 6000 x 2208 (13.2 MP, Other), 6000 x 3000 (18.0 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (Exif 2.31), HLG Photo, 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 12.5 | 30.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (120p/30p) 320x240 (240p) |
6144x3160 (30p/24p)
5888x3312 (30p/24p) 3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p) 3328x2496 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1920x1080 (180p/150p/120p/100p/60p/30p/15p/10p/5p/2p/1p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)) | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | L Mount |
| Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.1 - 30.5mm | 20 - 60mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0; plus 3-stop ND filter | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | Via optional lens adapter | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | 2.0x (EX S), 1.4x (EX M) |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) | Hybrid AF with Phase Detection & Contrast Detection plus DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Head, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone (Square) / Zone (Oval) / 1-Area+ / 1-Area / Pinpoint / Custom 1, 2, 3 (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m | 3,680K-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor, 60/120fps refresh rate, 0.005s lag |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 5,760,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 922,000 dots (307,200 px) | 1,840,000 dots (613,333 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 51200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater | AWB, AWBc, AWBw, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (4), Color temperature setting (4) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 250 sec | 1/8000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE | 1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | SCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range (Natural, Art Bold, Art Embossed, Art Standard and Art Vivid), Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect | Filters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*, Silky Monochrome*, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus*, Fantasy, Star Filter*, One Point Color, Sunshine* (*For photos only). |
| Self Timer: | 1 - 30 seconds | 10s, 3 images / 2s / 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | 96.0 megapixels |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro | Auto / Auto/Red-eye Reduction / Forced On / Forced On/Red-eye Reduction / Slow Sync. / Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction / Forced Off *For iA only. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | 1/250 (up to 1/320 at reduced power with DMW-FL580L) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot-Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG | 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)) | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RS-60E3 remote cable switch | Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type C) HDMI, wired remote terminal | USB-C, HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm microphone jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5mm remote jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.05 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.27 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.38 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 12.5 | 30.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | 200 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.8 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 39 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.6 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 37 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.31 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.27 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.265 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.68 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.066 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.8 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 770 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-10L | Proprietary 7.2V, 2200mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Revised sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, upgraded 60p Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi. | |
