Canon R5 vs Panasonic TS30

Below, we are comparing the Canon R5 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and TS30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The R5 was brought out 5 years later than the TS30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R5 matches up against the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R5 enjoys exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the R5 compared to the TS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R5 and TS30 is 59 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and TS30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R5 will render extra detail having its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.