Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 II

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon R3 versus Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R3 was released 15 months earlier than the S5 II making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the R3 scores versus the S5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R3 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R3 versus Panasonic S5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the R3 against the S5 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R3 and S5 II is 52 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and S5 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged R3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.