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Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Announced May 2022
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Replaced the Panasonic S5
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is relatively comparable but the R10 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The R10 was launched 7 months earlier than the S5 II and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R10 grades versus the S5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Panasonic S5 II

 R10 S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Canon R10

 S5 II R10 
RevealedJanuary 2023May 2022Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon R10 and Panasonic S5 II

 R10 S5 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3.00"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R10 has outside measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while 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 are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the R10 vs the S5 II.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and S5 II is 69 and 59 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R10 and S5 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The R10 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more aged R10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
86
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R10
Street photography with Panasonic S5 II
70
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (426 grams)
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R10
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II
78
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery life (450 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (370 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Travel photography camera
76
good battery life (450 shots)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (426g)
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (426 grams)
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Panasonic S5 II
 Canon EOS R10Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R10 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 32000 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 651 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 35 65
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 370 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $879 $2,000