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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Updated by Canon R6 II
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • New Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon R6 and Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the S5 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The R6 was announced at a similar time to the S5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the R6 grades against the S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic S5

 R6 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon R6

 S5 R6 
Display resolution1840k1620kSharper display (+220k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic S5

 R6 S5 
IntroducedJuly 2020August 2020Similar age
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3.0"Same display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 enjoys physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Compare the Canon R6 and Panasonic S5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 compared to the S5.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and S5 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and S5.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic S5 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography factors
Panasonic S5 Street photography factors
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S5 Sports photography factors
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
79
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography info
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.0 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging details
Panasonic S5 Vlogging details
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Panasonic S5
 Canon EOS R6Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 6072 225
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Amount of lenses 17 31
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.0 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 714 gr (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 440 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at release $2,499 $1,999