Canon 5D Mark II
Full Frame DSLR Camera
 vs Panasonic GX1
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Best price $2,098
  • 150% more battery life 850 shots vs 340 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 21.1 MP vs 16 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 864 mm² vs 225 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • More popular with users 96% vs 90%
  • Has an External Mic jack GX1 does not
Find out more about the Canon EOS 5D Mark II

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1

Best price
$538
  • Weighs a lot less than the 5D Mark II 11.22 oz vs 28.6 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 19 in³ vs 81 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $538 vs $2,098
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Newer camera December 2011 vs November 2008
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 20 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1

What the Canon 5D Mark II and Panasonic GX1 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Both are popular cameras based on user ratings
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 30fps
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Canon 5D Mark II and the Panasonic GX1

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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