Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic S5

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 5D MIV and Panasonic S5, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and S5 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was unveiled 5 years earlier than the S5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 5D MIV grades vs the S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIV offers outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV and the S5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and S5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and S5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon 5D MIV to resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 5D MIV is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.