Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH2

Let's look much closer at the Canon R5 and Panasonic GH2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and GH2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The R5 was manufactured 9 years later than the GH2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R5 matches up against the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 enjoys physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the R5 vs the GH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 and GH2 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and GH2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R5 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 29MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher R5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.