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Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Canon R5
(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 Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic G3
  • New Model is Panasonic G6
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon R5 and Panasonic G5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and G5 (16MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The R5 was unveiled 8 years later than the G5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the R5 grades vs the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Panasonic G5

 R5 G5 
ReleasedJuly 2020July 2012Fresher by 98 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kCrisper display (+1180k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Canon R5

 G5 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Panasonic G5

 R5 G5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 has external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the R5 and the G5.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and G5 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and G5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R5 will result in extra detail having an extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer R5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography info
88
manual focus
MP count great (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography details
Panasonic G5 Street photography details
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
66
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Sports photography highlights
84
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery power (320 CIPA)
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography features
Panasonic G5 Travel photography features
68
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count great (45MP)
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (320 CIPA)
66
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery power (320 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R5
Vlogging with Panasonic G5
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
62
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Panasonic G5
 Canon EOS R5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2012-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8192 x 5464 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1053 23
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 17 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 gr (1.63 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Price at launch $3,899 $699