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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
57
Imaging
82
Features
89
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Announced January 2022
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon R5 C versus Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and S1H (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R5 C was launched 2 years after the S1H which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R5 C grades vs the S1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Panasonic S1H

 R5 C S1H 
ReleasedJanuary 2022August 2019More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Canon R5 C

 S1H R5 C 
Display resolution2330k2100kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon R5 C and Panasonic S1H

 R5 C S1H 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.20"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R5 C comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the R5 C versus the S1H.

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and S1H is 57 and 52 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 C and S1H.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon R5 C to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent R5 C provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
89
you can focus manually
high megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
85
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 C Street photography features
Panasonic S1H Street photography features
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 C Sports photography details
Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (320 shots)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery (400 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 C Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (320 per charge)
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (400 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 C Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20 inch)
high megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (320 per charge)
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 C Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1H Vlogging advice
72
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (8192 x 4320 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Panasonic S1H
 Canon EOS R5 CPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R5 C Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-01-19 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 30 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.20 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 5,760k 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 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 seconds
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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 8192x4320 5952x3988
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $4,499 $3,998