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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60 Imaging
76 Features
92 Overall
82

Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Updated by Panasonic S5 II
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is very similar but the R50 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The R50 was released 2 years after the S5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the R50 matches up vs the S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic S5

		

		

			
 R50 S5 
IntroducedFebruary 2023August 2020More modern by 31 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 S5 R50 
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic S5

		

		

			
 R50 S5 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3.0"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R50 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the R50 against the S5.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and S5 is 75 and 60 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and S5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The R50 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more recent R50 provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
83
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
85
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography factors
Panasonic S5 Street photography factors
77
 fully articulated screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
78
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Sports photography highlights
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
84
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
79
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography advice
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 MP count decent (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.0")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone socket
 no image stabilization
79
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic port
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic S5
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 37 31
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3.0"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 714 gr (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at launch $679 $1,999