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

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).

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.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic S5
R6 | S5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon R6
S5 | R6 | |||
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Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1620k | Sharper display (+220k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic S5
R6 | S5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | ![]() | August 2020 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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