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Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Introduced January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
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Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Panasonic S5 II

 R S5 II 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kClearer display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Canon R

 S5 II R 
IntroducedJanuary 2023September 2018Newer by 52 months

Common features in the Canon R and Panasonic S5 II

 R S5 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

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.

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

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

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
86
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R
Street photography with Panasonic S5 II
73
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography highlights
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (370 shots)
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography factors
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (30MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (370 CIPA)
72
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography info
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography info
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (370 per charge)
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
low battery power (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
has mic support
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Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Panasonic S5 II
 Canon EOS RPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-05 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 40000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 5655 779
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 17 65
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 740 gr (1.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 370 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots One 2
Launch price $2,299 $2,000