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Canon R5 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
59 Imaging
80 Features
90 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
72

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon R5 and Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and G9 (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The R5 was revealed 2 years after the G9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R5 scores vs the G9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 R5 G9 
ReleasedJuly 2020November 2017More modern by 33 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon R5

		

		

			
 G9 R5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R5 and Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 R5 G9 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 features physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R5 and Panasonic G9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R5 against the G9.
Canon R5 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and G9 is 59 and 62 respectively.
Canon R5 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and G9.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R5 will render greater detail because of its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern R5 should have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Canon R5 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
88
 focusing manually
 resolution is high (45MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
76
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R5 Street photography info
Panasonic G9 Street photography info
78
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
75
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon R5 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
84
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (45 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low battery pack (320 per charge)
70
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 low battery (400 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R5 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
68
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 resolution is high (45 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low battery pack (320 shots)
70
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 low battery (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R5
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
79
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (45 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 low battery pack (320 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
76
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 two card slots
 low battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 Vlogging information
Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
 comes with microphone socket
76
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone socket
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Panasonic G9
 Canon EOS R5Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R5 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 8192 x 5464 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 17 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 738 grams (1.63 lbs) 658 grams (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
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 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Price at launch $3,899 $1,500