Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Canon R6 II Gallery & Panasonic S5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic S5 II
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Canon R6 II
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Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1620k | Clearer screen (+220k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic S5 II
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Launched | November 2022 | ![]() | January 2023 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | |
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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 |