Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R5 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Panasonic G95
R5 | G95 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | ![]() | April 2019 | Fresher by 16 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1240k | Sharper display (+860k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Canon R5
G95 | R5 |
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Common features in the Canon R5 and Panasonic G95
R5 | G95 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
Analyze the Canon R5 versus Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R5 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications
Canon EOS R5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | |
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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 |