Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH6

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon R5 versus Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The R5 was manufactured 19 months prior to the GH6 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the R5 matches up vs the GH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery and Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 comes with physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH6 has measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") and a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Compare the Canon R5 versus Panasonic GH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R5 and the GH6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and GH6 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and GH6.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R5 will resolve more detail due to its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older R5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.