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Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

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

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon R versus Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and S5 II X (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R was unveiled 5 years prior to the S5 II X and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R scores vs the S5 II X for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Panasonic S5 II X

 R S5 II X 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Canon R

 S5 II X R 
LaunchedJanuary 2023September 2018More recent by 52 months

Common features in the Canon R and Panasonic S5 II X

 R S5 II X 
Focus manually More 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 X Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R features outer measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II X has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R versus Panasonic S5 II X in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R against the S5 II X.

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R and S5 II X is 62 and 59 respectively.

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R and S5 II X.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon R to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older R is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography factors
86
focusing manually
megapixel count high (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
86
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (370 shots)
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Travel photography camera
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count high (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (370 shots)
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography details
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count high (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (370 shots)
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R
Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
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Canon R vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Panasonic S5 II X
 Canon EOS RPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 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 measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 40000 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 5655 779
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Amount of lenses 17 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 740g (1.63 lbs)
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 Overall 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single 2
Launch pricing $2,299 $2,199