• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic G5 advantages over Canon 77D

  • Less expensive
    $500 vs $799
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    575g vs 1055g
    Lighter weight
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.70x vs 0.51x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Canon 77D advantages over Panasonic G5

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Fast startup
    ~0.40 vs 1.3 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 310 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More telephoto lens reach
    216 mm vs 84 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    8 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    167 vs 18 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 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
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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

  • Small, compact body with excellent focusing and exposure capabilities; Newly enhanced touchpanel LCD screen makes image capture and review a joy; Excellent HD video recording quality.

  • Some controls difficult to access; Too easy to activate menus and options while shooting; Lack of a microphone-in jack limits video recording usefulness.

  • Read our Panasonic G5 Review

  • 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.

  • Read our Canon 77D Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G2

Panasonic G5
Panasonic G2
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • More dots on screen
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup

Compare Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G2

Canon 77D
Panasonic G2
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon 77D vs Panasonic G2

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G5
Panasonic G6
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G6

Canon 77D
Panasonic G6
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Fast startup
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon 77D vs Panasonic G6

Compared to Canon T6s

Panasonic G5
Canon T6s
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $619
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic G5 vs 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

Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic G5
Panasonic G7
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • $498
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G7

Canon 77D
Panasonic G7
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Fast startup
  • $498
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon 77D vs Panasonic G7

Compared to Pentax K-70

Panasonic G5
Pentax K-70
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $597
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K-70

Canon 77D
Pentax K-70
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup
  • $597
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

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