Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon R8 versus Panasonic S5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R8 was unveiled 2 years after the S5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the R8 scores against the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R8 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the R8 and the S5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R8 and S5 is 71 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and S5.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher R8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.