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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Old Model is Canon R6
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Launched January 2023
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic S5
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The R6 II was unveiled 2 months earlier than the S5 II and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the R6 II scores vs the S5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic S5 II

 R6 II S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Canon R6 II

 S5 II R6 II 
Screen resolution1840k1620kClearer screen (+220k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic S5 II

 R6 II S5 II 
LaunchedNovember 2022January 2023Similar age
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3.00"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 II comes with external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R6 II compared to the S5 II.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and S5 II is 61 and 59 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and S5 II.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography highlights
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
86
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Street photography advice
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Sports photography camera
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery power (360 CIPA)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography info
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography info
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (360 per charge)
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (360 per charge)
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
does have mic jack
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Panasonic S5 II
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 4897 779
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 35 65
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 360 shots 370 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Two Two
Launch cost $2,499 $2,000