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Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
71
Imaging
78
Features
85
Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Panasonic S5

 R8 S5 
RevealedFebruary 2023August 2020Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon R8

 S5 R8 
Display resolution1840k1620kClearer display (+220k dot)

Common features in the Canon R8 and Panasonic S5

 R8 S5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3.0"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Canon R8 versus Panasonic S5 in our brand 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 are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the R8 and the S5.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

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

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography factors
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
85
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography info
Panasonic S5 Street photography info
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
lack of image stabilization
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 Sports photography info
Panasonic S5 Sports photography info
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R8
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.0")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S5 Vlogging highlights
77
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Panasonic S5
 Canon EOS R8Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R8 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 37 31
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00" 3.0"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 461 grams (1.02 pounds) 714 grams (1.57 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3295 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $1,499 $1,999