Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic DMC G5 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M3 vs DMC G5 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic DMC G5 Specs

EOS M3

  • Introduced in April 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110.9 x 68 x 44.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.7″)
  • 366g (11.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M3

DMC G5

  • Introduced in July 2012
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • No WiFi
  • 120 x 83 x 71mm³ (4.7″ x 3.3″ x 2.8″)
  • 396g (12.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC G5

EOS M3 vs DMC G5 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Better choice: Canon EOS M3

Canon EOS M3 VS Panasonic DMC G5 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

DMC G5
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

49 23
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 160 – 12800 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
External microphone (2)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)		 707cm³
(45 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the DMC G5: the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS M3 scores 26 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC G5

EOS M3

DMC G5
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 6
Larger lens selection (3)

7 80
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 340

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC G5 are that the camera is faster, the larger selection of lenses and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 10 points for the DMC G5.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

DMC G5
Sensor cleaning
Built-in flash
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Similar weight

366g 396g
Canon EOS M3 VS Panasonic DMC G5 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and DMC G5

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Panasonic DMC G5

26
10

We recommend Canon EOS M3 as better choice.