| key specs |
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.33 MP | 12.8 MP |
| Sensor Type | MOS | CMOS |
| Display Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 3.1 inch | 3 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| general |
| Brand | Panasonic | Canon |
| Model | Lumix DC GH5GA 20.33MP DSLR Camera | PowerShot G1 X Mark II 12.8MP DSLR Camera |
| Model Name | Lumix DC GH5GA | PowerShot G1 X Mark II |
| Model Number | DC GH5GA | - |
| Series | Lumix | PowerShot |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.33 MP | 12.8 MP |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 138.5 x 98.1 x 87.4 mm | 116.3 x 74.0 x 66.2 mm |
| Weight | 725 GM | 553 GM |
| Face Detection | Yes | - |
| Wide Angle | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Burst | Yes | - |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Accessory Shoe | Hot Shoe | Hot-shoe |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm | 1.5 inch |
| Maximum ISO | 12800 ISO | 12800 ISO |
| Maximum FPS | 180 | - |
| Sensor Technology | Live MOS Sensor | - |
| ISO Rating | - | ISO 100 - 12800 |
| lens features |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | - |
| Digital Zoom | 2x | 4x |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | 5x |
| Aperture Range | 1 EV | F2 - F3.9 |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Color Filter | Primary color filter | - |
| Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
| Focal Length | - | 12.5mm W - 62.5mm T 35mm film equivalent 24-120mm |
| Other Lens Features | - | Aperture Type Iris Diaphragm, F2 - F16 W, F3.9 - F16 T |
| viewfinder features |
| View Finder | Yes | Yes |
| View Finder Type | OLED Live View Finder 3,680k dots | Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1 |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.52x / 0.76x 35mm camera equivalent with 50 mm lens at infinity -1.0 m-1 | - |
| Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | -4.0 - +3.0 dpt | - |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 21 mm | - |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | AFS Single / AFF Flexible / AFC Continuous / MF | - |
| Focus Range | EV -4 - 18 ISO100 equivalent | Focusing Range 5 cm 2.0 inch - Infinity W, 85 cm 2.8 ft - Infinity T |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Metering Modes | Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot | Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot |
| White Balancing | AWB / AWBc / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4 | Auto*, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance |
| Other Focus Features | - | Control System Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus, AF Frame Face AiAF, 1-point, Touch AF is Available |
| exposure features |
| Exposure Mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual | - |
| AE Lock/Exposure Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Spot Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV step | - |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | - |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Type | Focal-plane shutter | - |
| Shutter Speed | Still image Bulb Max. 30 minutes, 1/8,000 - 60 | - |
| Self-timer | Yes | - |
| Continuous Shots | Approx. 150 min | Continuous Shooting P Mode 5.2 Shots/sec |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only. | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
| Flash Compensation | 1/3EV step 3EV | 2 stops in 1/3 increments |
| image features |
| Image Format | JPEG DCF, Exif 2.31, RAW | JPEG Superfine, Fine, RAW |
| Aspect Ratio | 43, 32, 169, 11 | 32, 43 |
| Gross Pixel | 21.77 MP | 13.1 MP |
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
| Maximum Resolution | 4992 x 3744 | - |
| Image Stabilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Image Sizing | 5184x3888L / 3712x2784M / 2624x1968S / 4992x37446K PHOTO / 3328x24964K PHOTO | - |
| Still Image Size | 3504x2336 | - |
| Live View Shooting | Yes | - |
| HDR Support | Yes | - |
| Image Processor | - | DIGIC 6 Image Processor |
| display features |
| Display Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 3.1 inch | 3 inch |
| Display Resolution | Approx. 1,620k dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| LCD Display | TFT LCD | Tilt |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | Approx 1620k dots | 1040000 dots |
| LCD Display Video Resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| Other Display Features | - | LCD Monitor Features Touch Screen Panel Capacitive Type, Tilt Type |
| connectivity features |
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | - |
| GPS | No | - |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac * 5GHz Wi-Fi is not available in some countries. | Yes |
| storage and power features |
| Card Type | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Compatible with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards | SD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I Memory Cards |
| Power Supply | 14W | - |
| Power Requirement | 7.2V | - |
| Batteries Included | Yes | - |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | Approx. 410 images rear monitor, 400 images LVF, 1,000 images Power Save LVF mode* with H-FS12060 | 240 h |
| Upgradable Memory | - | Yes |
| audio and video features |
| Microphone | Stereo | - |
| Speaker | Monaural | Stereo |
| Video Resolution | 4096x2160 | - |
| Video Quality | Full HD | - |
| Video Format | MP4, H.265, HEVC | - |
| Looping Video | Yes in 6K*7/4K Burst S/S mode | - |
| Frame Rates in Video Modes | 59.94fps | - |
| modes and functions features |
| HD Support | Yes | - |
| Delete Function | Yes | - |
| Shooting Modes | - | C1, C2, M, AV, TV, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, SCN, Creative Filters, Movie, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Standard, iFrame Movie, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-lapse Movie, Shooting Movies is Possible with the Movie Button |