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Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched May 2023
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Updated by Panasonic S5 II
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon R100 versus Panasonic S5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the R100 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The R100 was introduced 2 years after the S5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R100 scores versus the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Panasonic S5

 R100 S5 
ReleasedMay 2023August 2020Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon R100

 S5 R100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Panasonic S5

 R100 S5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3.00"3.0"Same display measurements

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 features outer dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

See the Canon R100 versus Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R100 versus the S5.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and S5 is 76 and 60 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and S5.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The R100 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The younger R100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R100
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
83
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography advice
Panasonic S5 Street photography advice
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R100
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
64
silent shutter (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed