Canon R5 vs Panasonic S1R

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon R5 and Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R5 (45MP) and the S1R (47MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R5 was manufactured 18 months after the S1R which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R5 matches up versus the S1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The entire galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 offers physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the R5 versus the S1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and S1R is 59 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and S1R.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S1R to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher R5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.