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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G100

Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Revealed January 2022
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
Photography Glossary

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G100 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon R5 C versus Panasonic G100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and G100 (20MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and G100 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The R5 C was announced 20 months after the G100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the R5 C scores versus the G100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 R5 C G100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022June 2020More modern by 20 months
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kClearer display (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 R5 C G100 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 C features exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R5 C versus Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the R5 C vs the G100.
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G100 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and G100 is 57 and 81 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 C and G100.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R5 C having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R5 C will offer extra detail with its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer R5 C provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography information
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
89
 manual focus
 MP count fantastic (45MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R5 C Street photography factors
Panasonic G100 Street photography factors
72
 screen articulates fully
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
78
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 supports touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography features
Panasonic G100 Sports photography features
79
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 MP count fantastic (45 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (320 per charge)
56
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery pack (270 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R5 C
Travel photography with Panasonic G100
72
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 MP count fantastic (45 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 bad battery life (320 per charge)
78
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography info
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography info
79
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.20")
 MP count fantastic (45MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (320 shots)
72
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 C Vlogging factors
Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
72
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with external microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
78
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 comes with mic support
 lack of image stabilization
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Panasonic G100
 Canon EOS R5 CPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R5 C Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-19 2020-06-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 8192 x 5464 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 1053 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.20" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/500s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 8192x4320 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 352 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
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 320 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $4,499 $698