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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
57 Imaging
81 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Launched January 2022
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Announced February 2022
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon R5 C and Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The R5 C was brought out within a month of the GH6 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R5 C matches up against the GH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 R5 C GH6 
Display dimension3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kSharper display (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 R5 C GH6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022February 2022Same age
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R5 C features physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Panasonic GH6 has sizing of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") and a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).
Look at the Canon R5 C and Panasonic GH6 in our completely new Camera plus 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. Below is the front view scale comparison of the R5 C vs the GH6.
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and GH6 is 57 and 56 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 C and GH6.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R5 C because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R5 C will show greater detail having its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R5 C
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH6
88
 you can focus manually
 excellent MP (45MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
79
 focusing manually
 excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R5 C Street photography info
Panasonic GH6 Street photography info
72
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
74
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH6 Sports photography advice
79
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 excellent MP (45MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery power (320 per charge)
71
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 bad battery (360 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography features
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography features
72
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 excellent MP (45 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
68
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 bad battery (360 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography factors
79
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.20 inches)
 excellent MP (45MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery power (320 shots)
77
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
 bad battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH6 as a Vlogging camera
72
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 supports face detection focusing
 good video quality (8192 x 4320 pxls)
 comes with external microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
75
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (5760 x 2880 pxls)
 comes with external mic support
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Panasonic GH6
 Canon EOS R5 CPanasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-19 2022-02-22
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 45MP 25MP
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 8192 x 5464 5776 x 4336
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 30 118
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.20 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Max video resolution 8192x4320 5760x2880
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 823g (1.81 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Card slots Two Two
Launch price $4,499 $2,198