Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The whole galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Panasonic GH5S
R5 | GH5S | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | ![]() | January 2018 | Newer by 31 months |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1620k | Clearer screen (+480k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Canon R5
GH5S | R5 |
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Common features in the Canon R5 and Panasonic GH5S
R5 | GH5S | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
Canon EOS R5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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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 |