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Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost 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
  • Launched September 2021
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Announced January 2023
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic S5
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon R3 versus Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was brought out 15 months prior to the S5 II X which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R3 matches up vs the S5 II X for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 R3 S5 II X 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1840kClearer screen (+2310k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Canon R3

 S5 II X R3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023September 2021More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic S5 II X

 R3 S5 II X 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R3 provides exterior 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 X has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R3 versus Panasonic S5 II X in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the R3 versus the S5 II X.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and S5 II X is 52 and 59 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and S5 II X.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The older R3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
86
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competitors (1,015 grams)
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography factors
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/64,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (760 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (370 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography info
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography info
70
better than average battery power (760 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (1,015 grams)
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (760 per charge)
has dual storage slots
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R3
Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
70
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (6000 x 3164 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (1,015g)
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (5952 x 3968 pixels)
comes with microphone port
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Canon EOS R3Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-14 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1053 779
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 27 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 4,150k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 6000x3164 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lbs) 740g (1.63 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 pictures 370 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 2 2
Price at launch $6,000 $2,199