Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II

Here, we are contrasting the Canon R and Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and S5 II (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R was introduced 5 years before the S5 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R scores versus the S5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R has outer measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R against the S5 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and S5 II is 62 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and S5 II.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon R to show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.