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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF3
GF3 vs GF5 |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic GF6
GF5 vs GF6 |
Canon EOS M3
EOS M vs EOS M3 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | GF5 | EOS M |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $749.00 | $600.00 |
| Street Price: | $449.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2012-06-15 | 2012-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
12.8 oz
(364 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
17.7 oz
(503 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.4 in. (108 x 67 x 37 mm) |
4.3 x
2.6 x
1.3 in. (109 x 67 x 32 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 18.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.33 microns | 4.30 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 61 | 65 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.4 | 22.1 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.6 | 11.2 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 618 | 827 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/60i (sensor output is 30p))
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) | MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-M |
| Lens: | Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. | Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 29 - 88mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.10x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 37.0mm | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint | Hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (31 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO | Auto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative metering, partial metering (center: approx. 11%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.8%), center-weighted average metering |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, One Point Color. | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control mode, Multi-Shot Noise Reduction; Creative filters (Art Bold, Water painting, Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Fish-eye) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds | 10, 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye; FE Lock |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | Compatible with UHS-I standard | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) | MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RC-6 wireless remote | |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C) | Mini HDMI, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.45 | 1.94 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.42 | 2.02 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 4 | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 2.33 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | 13 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.4 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | 0.74 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.074 seconds | 0.173 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.41 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.066 seconds | 0.051 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s | Full AF shutter lag, wide area mode = 0.878s |
| Startup Time: | 1.4 seconds | 2.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots | 230 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh | Proprietary LP-E12 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver | EOS Digital Solutions Disc |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7 (Intel processor required) |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine. The noise reduction system includes a combination 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) and MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction). Available in black, white and red later this year. | Full HD movies with Movie Servo AF, manual exposure control, built-in stereo mic with manual audio level adjustment, Video Snapshot. DIGIC 5 processor, Hybrid CMOS AF, 3-inch 1.04M-dot touchscreen LCD, optional EF lens adapter. Available in black or white. |
