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Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced May 2023
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Introduced January 2023
  • Old Model is Panasonic S5
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon R100 versus Panasonic S5 II X, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is very comparable but the R100 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The R100 was introduced 5 months after the S5 II X which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R100 grades against the S5 II X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 R100 S5 II X 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Canon R100

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

Common features in the Canon R100 and Panasonic S5 II X

 R100 S5 II X 
IntroducedMay 2023January 2023Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3.00"3.00"Equal display measurement

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Canon R100 versus Panasonic S5 II X in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R100 vs the S5 II X.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and S5 II X is 76 and 59 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and S5 II X.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The R100 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography info
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography info
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R100
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II X
64
silent shutter (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low