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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Announced August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
Photography Glossary

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon R6 II versus Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The R6 II was released 2 years later than the S5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R6 II grades versus the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic S5

 R6 II S5 
AnnouncedNovember 2022August 2020More recent by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon R6 II

 S5 R6 II 
Display resolution1840k1620kClearer display (+220k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic S5

 R6 II S5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3.0"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R6 II comes with external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Examine the Canon R6 II versus Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R6 II vs the S5.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and S5 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and S5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer R6 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
86
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
85
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (102,400)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic S5 Sports photography factors
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography information
Panasonic S5 Travel photography information
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (360 shots)
79
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.0 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging information
Panasonic S5 Vlogging information
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Panasonic S5
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 102400 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 4897 225
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Amount of lenses 35 31
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3.0 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 714g (1.57 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $2,499 $1,999