Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R6 was manufactured 3 years prior to the S5 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the R6 scores vs the S5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 has got external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the R6 against the S5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and S5 II is 61 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and S5 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic S5 II to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged R6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.