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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5

Portability
57 Imaging
81 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60 Imaging
76 Features
92 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon R5 C versus Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and S5 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R5 C was unveiled 18 months later than the S5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R5 C matches up vs the S5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Panasonic S5

		

		

			
 R5 C S5 
IntroducedJanuary 2022August 2020Fresher by 18 months
Display dimensions3.20"3.0"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kClearer display (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Panasonic S5

		

		

			
 R5 C S5 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R5 C features physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R5 C versus Panasonic S5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the R5 C versus the S5.
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and S5 is 57 and 60 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 C and S5.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon R5 C to offer you more detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern R5 C should have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
88
 manual focus
 high MP (45MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
85
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R5 C Street photography advice
Panasonic S5 Street photography advice
72
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch to focus
 environment proof
 good ISO range (51,200)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
79
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 high MP (45MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery pack (320 per charge)
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography info
Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
72
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 high MP (45 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery pack (320 per charge)
79
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography highlights
79
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.20 inches)
 high MP (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
86
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.0 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
72
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has face detect focusing
 great video quality (8192 x 4320 pxls)
 includes microphone support
 lack of image stabilization
79
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Panasonic S5
 Canon EOS R5 CPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R5 C Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-19 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 24 megapixels
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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 30 31
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.20" 3.0"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
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 (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lb) 714 grams (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $4,499 $1,999