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Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
76
Imaging
73
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
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).

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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
87
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
78
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
65
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 (1/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (370 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography details
77
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R100
Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
34
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
does have mic socket
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Canon EOS R100Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3975 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 39 65
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed - 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 740 gr (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 1 2
Retail price $479 $2,199