Canon EOS M5 vs Panasonic Lumix GX880 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M5 vs Lumix GX880 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M5 vs Panasonic Lumix GX880 Specs

EOS M5

  • Introduced in September 2016
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 115.6 x 89.2 x 60.6mm³ (4.6″ x 3.5″ x 2.4″)
  • 427g (13.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M5

Lumix GX880

  • Introduced in May 2019
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 106.5 x 64.5 x 33mm³ (4.2″ x 2.5″ x 1.3″)
  • 270g (8.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Lumix GX880

EOS M5 vs Lumix GX880 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 M5

Canon EOS M5 VS Panasonic Lumix GX880 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M5 a better choice

EOS M5

Lumix GX880

Larger sensor (5)

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

24.40 16.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 6
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.62 1.04
External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

295 210

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M5 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Canon are that the display has a higher resolution, the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina.

The EOS M5 scores 21 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic Lumix GX880

EOS M5

Lumix GX880

Larger lens selection (3)

7 80
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Weighs less (2)

427g
(13.8 oz.)
270g
(8.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

625cm³
(39 cu.in.)
227cm³
(14 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Lumix GX880 are the larger selection of lenses, the superior video recording and the lower weight than the EOS M5. Another advantage over the EOS M5: the more compact size.

Yields 9 points for the Lumix GX880.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M5

Lumix GX880

Sensor cleaning

Sensitivity

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Built-in flash

Articulated screen

Touch screen

WiFi

Canon EOS M5 VS Panasonic Lumix GX880 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M5 and Lumix GX880

EOS M5 und Lumix GX880, front view

Top view of cameras

EOS M5 und Lumix GX880, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M5

Panasonic Lumix GX880

21
9

We recommend Canon EOS M5 as better choice.