Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM5

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Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM5

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon S110 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the S110.

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GM5 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic GM5 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the GM5.
Compare Panasonic GM5 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GM5 conclusion.

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Differences

Canon S110 advantages over Panasonic GM5

Less expensive
$400 vs $899 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
26 mm vs 36 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Panasonic GM5 advantages over Canon S110

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 2.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GM5 test data on DxO Mark S110 test data on DxO Mark

721 vs 168 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.22 vs 0.48 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
56 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
4.9 fps vs 1.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Bright lens; Good image quality; Compact body; Feature-set caters to experienced photographers; Works hand-in-hand with your smartphone.
Sub-par battery life; Performance is still spotty; Lens defects at wide angle; Geotagging is reliant on smartphone; No remote shooting support.
Read our Canon S110 Review

Great image quality for a tiny camera; Excellent high ISO for its class; Built-in EVF; Built-in hot-shoe; Improved ergonomics; Improved image quality for long exposures; Improved burst rate with hybrid shutter; 1080/60p video.
Slightly bigger than GM1 (but not by much); No built-in flash; Shallow buffers with RAW files; Dynamic range not quite as good as some competing models; Below average battery life.
Read our Panasonic GM5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Canon S110

Canon S100

$249
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$429
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS

Compare Canon S110 vs Canon S100

Panasonic GM5

Canon S100

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Canon S100

Compared to Panasonic LF1

Canon S110

Panasonic LF1

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$248
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon S110 vs Panasonic LF1

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic LF1

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$248
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LF1

Compared to Leica C

Canon S110

Leica C

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon S110 vs Leica C

Panasonic GM5

Leica C

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Leica C

Compared to Panasonic GM1

Canon S110

Panasonic GM1

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$479
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon S110 vs Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GM1

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GM1

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Canon S110

Panasonic GF7

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$590
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon S110 vs Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GF7

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Hot shoe

$590
4/3

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

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