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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G2

Portability
57 Imaging
81 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
47 Features
60 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Introduced January 2022
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G2 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and G2 (12MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The R5 C was manufactured 11 years after the G2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R5 C matches up vs the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 R5 C G2 
ReleasedJanuary 2022July 2010Newer by 141 months
Screen sizing3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 R5 C G2 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 C offers exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the R5 C compared to the G2.
Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and G2 is 57 and 72 respectively.
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 C and G2.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R5 C featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R5 C will offer extra detail due to its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern R5 C should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography info
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography info
88
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is great (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
60
 manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Canon R5 C Street photography details
Panasonic G2 Street photography details
72
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 features focus via touch
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
65
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competitors in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography details
Panasonic G2 Sports photography details
79
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 sensor resolution is great (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery (320 CIPA)
40
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography details
Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
72
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 sensor resolution is great (45 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 low battery (320 per charge)
58
 comes with touch focus
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (428 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography factors
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.20 inch)
 sensor resolution is great (45MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery (320 shots)
57
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R5 C
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
72
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 comes with mic port
 lack of image stabilization
61
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 features face detect autofocus
 does have mic jack
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 heavier than competitors in class (428 grams)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Panasonic G2
 Canon EOS R5 CPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R5 C Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-01-19 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 12 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.20 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 770 grams (1.70 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Launch cost $4,499 $1,000