Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G5
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Push 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
- Launched November 2022
- Replaced the Canon R6
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Launched July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic G3
- New Model is Panasonic G6

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

The R6 II was released 10 years later than the G5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the R6 II grades against the G5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are available at Canon R6 II Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic G5
R6 II | G5 | |||
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Launched | November 2022 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 126 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+700k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Canon R6 II
G5 | R6 II |
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Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic G5
R6 II | G5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R6 II enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
See the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the R6 II compared to the G5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and G5 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and G5.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R6 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R6 II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger R6 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2022-11-02 | 2012-07-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 4897 | 23 |
Cross focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 35 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lbs) | 396 gr (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 320 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $2,499 | $699 |