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Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2020
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon R5 versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The R5 was revealed 3 years after the GH5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the R5 matches up versus the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Panasonic GH5

 R5 GH5 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2017More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution2100k1620kClearer screen (+480k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Canon R5

 GH5 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Panasonic GH5

 R5 GH5 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 provides outside 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) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the R5 and the GH5.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R5 and GH5 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and GH5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R5 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger R5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
excellent MP (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R5
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography info
84
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
low battery power (320 shots)
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R5
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
68
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
excellent MP (45MP)
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (320 CIPA)
68
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery power (320 shots)
no Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging advice
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
has external microphone support
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
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Canon R5 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Panasonic GH5
 Canon EOS R5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-09 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8192 x 5464 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 17 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lb) 725 gr (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 320 photos 410 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail pricing $3,899 $1,298