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Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
Photography Glossary

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The R5 was announced 2 years after the GH5S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R5 grades against the GH5S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Panasonic GH5S

 R5 GH5S 
RevealedJuly 2020January 2018Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution2100k1620kClearer screen (+480k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Canon R5

 GH5S R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Panasonic GH5S

 R5 GH5S 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon R5 provides physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the R5 against the GH5S.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and GH5S is 59 and 62 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and GH5S.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R5 will provide extra detail with its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent R5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
88
has manual focus
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R5
Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
68
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography factors
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (320 shots)
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R5
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
68
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
61
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (320 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
has external mic jack
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Panasonic GH5S
 Canon EOS R5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X Venus Engine 10
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 17 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 grams (1.63 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 photos 440 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at release $3,899 $2,498