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Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon R3 and Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was released 14 months later than the S5 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the R3 grades vs the S5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic S5

 R3 S5 
IntroducedSeptember 2021August 2020More recent by 14 months
Display size3.2"3.0"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution4150k1840kSharper display (+2310k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon R3

 S5 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic S5

 R3 S5 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 has got outer dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the R3 versus the S5.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R3 and S5 is 52 and 60 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and S5.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer R3 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
86
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
86
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Street photography highlights
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than others (1,015g)
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography details
Panasonic S5 Sports photography details
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/64,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (760 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (760 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,015 grams)
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography info
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (760 shots)
two card slots
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.0 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R3
Vlogging with Panasonic S5
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (6000 x 3164 pxls)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than others (1,015 grams)
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Panasonic S5
 Canon EOS R3Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-14 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 27 31
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.0 inch
Resolution of screen 4,150 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 pounds) 714 grams (1.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 images 440 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $6,000 $1,999