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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59 Imaging
63 Features
89 Overall
73

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2021
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Successor is Panasonic GH6
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon R5 C and Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The R5 C was brought out 6 months later than the GH5 II and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R5 C matches up versus the GH5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Panasonic GH5 II

		

		

			
 R5 C GH5 II 
Display dimension3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kSharper display (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
 GH5 II R5 C 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R5 C and Panasonic GH5 II

		

		

			
 R5 C GH5 II 
IntroducedJanuary 2022July 2021Similar generation
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 C has exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).
Check the Canon R5 C and Panasonic GH5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the R5 C versus the GH5 II.
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and GH5 II is 57 and 59 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 C and GH5 II.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R5 C because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R5 C will give you more detail having its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography details
89
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (45MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW files
77
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R5 C Street photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography features
72
 screen articulates
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 no image stabilization
74
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 weather proof
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GH5 II as a Sports photography camera
79
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 sensor resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (320 per charge)
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 low battery life (400 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography advice
72
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (45MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery pack (320 shots)
69
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 low battery life (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography highlights
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.20")
 sensor resolution is excellent (45MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 two card slots
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (320 CIPA)
76
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 has double storage slots
 low battery life (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH5 II as a Vlogging camera
72
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 supports face detection focus
 good video quality (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 includes external microphone socket
 no image stabilization
76
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 good video quality (4992 x 3744 pxls)
 comes with mic port
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Panasonic GH5 II
 Canon EOS R5 CPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R5 C Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also Known as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-19 2021-07-30
Body design 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
Highest Possible resolution 8192 x 5464 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 30 108
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.20 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 4992x3744
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 727g (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $4,499 $1,700