Canon SD880 IS vs Panasonic GM5

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Canon SD880 IS vs Panasonic GM5

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Differences

Canon SD880 IS advantages over Panasonic GM5

Less expensive
$300 vs $899 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

310 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
23 mm vs 36 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/500 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 56 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic GM5 advantages over Canon SD880 IS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.69 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Newer
10 years vs 16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.22 vs 0.43 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.7 fps vs 1.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Canon SD880 IS Express Review

Great image quality for a tiny camera; Excellent high ISO for its class; Built-in EVF; Built-in hot-shoe; Improved ergonomics; Improved image quality for long exposures; Improved burst rate with hybrid shutter; 1080/60p video.
Slightly bigger than GM1 (but not by much); No built-in flash; Shallow buffers with RAW files; Dynamic range not quite as good as some competing models; Below average battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX35

Canon SD880 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX35

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$350
1/2.33 inch

Wider angle lens
Longer exposure

Compare Canon SD880 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FX35

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic DMC-FX35

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$350
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic DMC-FX35

Compared to Canon SD790 IS

Canon SD880 IS

Canon SD790 IS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

$201
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SD880 IS vs Canon SD790 IS

Panasonic GM5

Canon SD790 IS

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$201
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Canon SD790 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX500

Canon SD880 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX500

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$400
1/2.33 inch

Wider angle lens
Longer exposure

Compare Canon SD880 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FX500

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic DMC-FX500

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic DMC-FX500

Compared to Panasonic GM1

Canon SD880 IS

Panasonic GM1

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$479
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SD880 IS vs Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GM1

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GM1

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Canon SD880 IS

Panasonic GF7

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$590
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SD880 IS vs Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GF7

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Hot shoe

$590
4/3

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

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