Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II X

Here, we are evaluating the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R6 II was manufactured 2 months before the S5 II X and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the R6 II matches up against the S5 II X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R6 II Gallery and Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 II has external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II X has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S5 II X in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 II vs the S5 II X.

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

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and S5 II X.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.