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Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Released July 2020
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Launched January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and S5 II (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R5 was launched 3 years before the S5 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R5 scores versus the S5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Panasonic S5 II

 R5 S5 II 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kSharper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Canon R5

 S5 II R5 
LaunchedJanuary 2023July 2020Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Canon R5 and Panasonic S5 II

 R5 S5 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 comes with external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the R5 compared to the S5 II.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and S5 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and S5 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon R5 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older R5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography features
88
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
87
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography info
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography info
84
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (320 shots)
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography info
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography info
68
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
excellent resolution (45 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (320 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
includes external microphone support
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
includes external microphone port
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Panasonic S5 II
 Canon EOS R5Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-09 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8192 x 5464 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1053 779
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 17 65
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 5952x3968
Video data 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 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 738g (1.63 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 370 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $3,899 $2,000