Panasonic GH5 vs Canon EOS M100

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Panasonic GH5 vs Canon EOS M100

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH5 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GH5 conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M100 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS M100 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Panasonic GH5 II
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M200
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Differences

Panasonic GH5 advantages over Canon EOS M100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

410 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.9 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
600 vs 91 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.9 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
65 vs 19 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (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 M100 advantages over Panasonic GH5

Less expensive
$449 vs $1298
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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 M100 test data on DxO Mark GH5 test data on DxO Mark

1,272 vs 807 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer video battery life
80 vs 55 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
35 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

20MP sensor; Better per-pixel sharpness; Very good, slightly improved dynamic range and high ISOs; Stellar 4K video up to 60p with no crop; 6K Photo; Dual UHS-II SD slots; Good battery life for its class.
Buffer is deep, but slow to clear; Expensive; Menus still confusing; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M100 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1 II

$1348
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Bigger JPEG buffer

$899
4/3

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Canon EOS M100

Olympus E-M1 II

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1065
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G9

Canon EOS M100

Panasonic G9

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1065
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Panasonic GH5

Fujifilm X-A5

$1348
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G95

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G95

Canon EOS M100

Panasonic G95

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic G95

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Panasonic GH5

Canon EOS M200

$1348
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Slow-motion videos

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