Panasonic FZ1000 vs Canon EOS M5

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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Canon EOS M5

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Differences

Panasonic FZ1000 advantages over Canon EOS M5

Less expensive
$748* vs $899
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
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
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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

360 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
73 vs 27 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (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

Canon EOS M5 advantages over Panasonic FZ1000

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M5 test data on DxO Mark FZ1000 test data on DxO Mark

1,262 vs 517 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
60 mm vs 130 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
540k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger RAW buffer
18 vs 11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Extremely compact compared to interchangeable-lens camera with similar lenses; Comfortable grip and controls; Bright, far-reaching 16x zoom lens; Excellent electronic viewfinder; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD; Excellent performance; Great image quality
Body materials feel a bit plasticky; Connector compartment door is fiddly; Limited raw buffer depth; Battery life below average for class; No built-in neutral density filter
Read our Panasonic FZ1000 Review

Enthusiast-oriented compact camera body; Good image quality in most situations; Built-in electronic viewfinder; Impressive Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Very good overall performance.
High ISO image quality and dynamic range aren't quite up to par with some of its competition; No 4K video recording; Native EF-M lens selection is still limited; Below average battery life.
Read our Canon EOS M5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX10

Panasonic FZ1000

Sony RX10

$773
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$698
1 inch

Top deck display
Integrated ND filter

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10

Canon EOS M5

Sony RX10

$679
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$698
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Sony RX10

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Panasonic FZ1000

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
1 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon EOS M5

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$679
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Panasonic FZ1000

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$679
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Panasonic FZ1000

Panasonic FZ2500

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$948
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Canon EOS M5

Panasonic FZ2500

$679
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$948
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Panasonic FZ1000

Canon EOS M50

$773
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$579
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M50

$679
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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