Canon R5 vs Panasonic G5

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Canon R5 and Panasonic G5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.