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Canon R6 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost 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
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Replacement is Canon R6 II
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G6
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon R6 versus Panasonic G5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and G5 (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was revealed 8 years later than the G5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R6 grades against the G5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic G5

 R6 G5 
LaunchedJuly 2020July 2012More recent by 98 months
Display resolution1620k920kSharper display (+700k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Canon R6

 G5 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic G5

 R6 G5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 has got 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) while the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Canon R6 versus Panasonic G5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the R6 compared to the G5.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and G5 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and G5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R6 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R6 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher R6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Portrait photography camera
84
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Sports photography highlights
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (360 per charge)
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography details
Panasonic G5 Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (360 per charge)
66
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography features
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G5 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
62
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (396 grams)
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Panasonic G5
 Canon EOS R6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2012-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 6072 23
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 17 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at launch $2,499 $699