Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic DMC G5 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M100 vs DMC G5 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic DMC G5 Specs

EOS M100

  • Introduced in August 2017
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 108.2 x 67.1 x 35.1mm³ (4.3″ x 2.6″ x 1.4″)
  • 302g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M100

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 M100 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 M100

Canon EOS M100 VS Panasonic DMC G5 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M100 a better choice

EOS M100

DMC G5
Larger sensor (5)

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

24.20 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

49 23
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 160 – 12800 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Weighs less (2)

302g
(9.7 oz.)		 396g
(12.8 oz.)
More portable (2)

255cm³
(16 cu.in.)		 707cm³
(45 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M100 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 lower weight than the DMC G5. 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 M100 scores 26 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC G5

EOS M100

DMC G5
Larger lens selection (3)

7 80
Longer battery life (3, photos)

295 340

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

Yields 6 points for the DMC G5.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M100

DMC G5
Speed (frames/second)

6 6
Sensor cleaning
Built-in flash
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon EOS M100 VS Panasonic DMC G5 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M100 and DMC G5

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M100

Panasonic DMC G5

26
6

We recommend Canon EOS M100 as better choice.