Canon R vs Panasonic GH5

Here, we will be matching up the Canon R versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the R (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The R was announced 21 months after the GH5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R scores vs the GH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are available at Canon R Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R comes with external measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R versus Panasonic GH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the R versus the GH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and GH5 is 62 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and GH5.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R will render more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern R provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.