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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase 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
  • Announced July 2020
  • Renewed by Canon R6 II
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Introduced January 2023
  • Previous Model is Panasonic S5
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon R6 versus Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R6 was launched 3 years prior to the S5 II X which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the R6 scores vs the S5 II X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 R6 S5 II X 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Canon R6

 S5 II X R6 
IntroducedJanuary 2023July 2020Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution1840k1620kSharper screen (+220k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic S5 II X

 R6 S5 II X 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 enjoys physical dimensions 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 S5 II X has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Canon R6 versus Panasonic S5 II X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the R6 and the S5 II X.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and S5 II X is 61 and 59 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and S5 II X.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic S5 II X to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged R6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Portrait photography camera
84
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
86
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (102,400)
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography features
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (360 per charge)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery power (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography details
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography features
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (360 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3968 resolution)
includes microphone port
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Canon EOS R6Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 6072 779
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 17 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $2,499 $2,199