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Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Launched July 2020
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • New Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon R5 and Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and S5 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R5 was manufactured within a month of the S5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the R5 matches up against the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Panasonic S5

 R5 S5 
Display dimension3.2"3.0"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon R5

 S5 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Panasonic S5

 R5 S5 
IntroducedJuly 2020August 2020Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R5 has got 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 S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the R5 compared to the S5.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and S5 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and S5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon R5 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography advice
88
has manual focus
amazing MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S5 Sports photography advice
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery life (320 CIPA)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
68
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
amazing MP (45 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (320 per charge)
79
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery life (320 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging details
Panasonic S5 Vlogging details
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Panasonic S5
 Canon EOS R5Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8192 x 5464 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 17 31
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3.0"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 grams (1.63 lb) 714 grams (1.57 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 2 2
Retail cost $3,899 $1,999