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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic S5
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and S5 II (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R5 C was introduced 11 months before the S5 II so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R5 C matches up vs the S5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Panasonic S5 II

		

		

			
 R5 C S5 II 
Screen dimensions3.20"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kCrisper screen (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
 S5 II R5 C 
RevealedJanuary 2023January 2022More recent by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R5 C and Panasonic S5 II

		

		

			
 R5 C S5 II 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R5 C provides outside 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 II has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the R5 C and the S5 II.
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and S5 II is 57 and 59 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 C and S5 II.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon R5 C to provide more detail using its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older R5 C will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography information
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography information
89
 focusing manually
 high MP (45MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
86
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic S5 II as a Street photography camera
72
 screen can move to multiple angles
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography info
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography info
79
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 high MP (45MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 bad battery power (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R5 C
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II
72
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 high MP (45 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery power (320 shots)
72
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 bad battery power (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography information
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography information
79
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.20 inches)
 high MP (45MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 two card slots
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery power (320 shots)
82
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 bad battery power (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 C Vlogging details
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging details
72
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 has face detect autofocus
 good video quality (8192 x 4320 pxls)
 comes with microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (5952 x 3968 pxls)
 includes external microphone port
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Panasonic S5 II
 Canon EOS R5 CPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-19 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 8192 x 5464 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 1053 779
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Amount of lenses 30 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.20 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
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 shots 370 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $4,499 $2,000