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Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2022
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon R10 and Panasonic S5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is very similar but the R10 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The R10 was released 22 months after the S5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the R10 matches up vs the S5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Panasonic S5

 R10 S5 
IntroducedMay 2022August 2020More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon R10

 S5 R10 
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon R10 and Panasonic S5

 R10 S5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3.0"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R10 features outside dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R10 and Panasonic S5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the R10 versus the S5.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and S5 is 69 and 60 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R10 and S5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The R10 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier. The more modern R10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (426g)
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S5 Sports photography factors
78
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (450 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography details
Panasonic S5 Travel photography details
76
great battery life (450 shots)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (426 grams)
79
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S5 Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (426g)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Panasonic S5
 Canon EOS R10Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R10 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
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 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 32000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 35 31
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3.0 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 714 grams (1.57 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 1 2
Retail pricing $879 $1,999