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Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
90
Overall
83
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
88
Overall
71

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon R5 versus Panasonic G95, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and G95 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R5 was released 16 months later than the G95 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R5 scores vs the G95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Panasonic G95

 R5 G95 
LaunchedJuly 2020April 2019Fresher by 16 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1240kSharper display (+860k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Canon R5

 G95 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Panasonic G95

 R5 G95 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 has got external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the R5 and the G95.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and G95 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and G95.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R5 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 24.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger R5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Portrait photography camera
87
has manual focus
high megapixels (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Street photography highlights
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Sports photography camera
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (320 shots)
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
high megapixels (45MP)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging information
Panasonic G95 Vlogging information
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
includes mic support
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Panasonic G95
 Canon EOS R5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2019-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 20.3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8192 x 5464 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1053 49
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 17 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lb) 536 gr (1.18 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $3,899 $998