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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand 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
  • Launched November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Canon R6
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively close but the R6 II (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The R6 II was released 5 years after the GH5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R6 II grades against the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic GH5

 R6 II GH5 
RevealedNovember 2022January 2017Newer by 71 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Canon R6 II

 GH5 R6 II 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic GH5

 R6 II GH5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen resolution1620k1620kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R6 II has outside dimensions 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 GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

See the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the R6 II compared to the GH5.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and GH5 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 II and GH5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R6 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R6 II will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher R6 II will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
87
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography details
Panasonic GH5 Street photography details
79
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography details
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery (410 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography factors
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
68
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography information
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging highlights
80
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Panasonic GH5
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 4897 225
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 725 gr (1.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 360 shots 410 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $2,499 $1,298