Canon R vs Panasonic S5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon R vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and S5 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R was launched 23 months earlier than the S5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R matches up versus the S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R enjoys external dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Check the Canon R vs Panasonic S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the R against the S5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R and S5 is 62 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and S5.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon R to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.