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Canon RP vs Panasonic S5

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon RP vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Updated by Panasonic S5 II
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Canon RP vs Panasonic S5 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon RP vs Panasonic S5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the RP (26MP) and the S5 (24MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The RP was introduced 18 months prior to the S5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the RP scores against the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic S5

 RP S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon RP

 S5 RP 
RevealedAugust 2020February 2019Newer by 18 months
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic S5

 RP S5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.0"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon RP vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon RP enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the RP against the S5.

Canon RP vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RP and S5 is 70 and 60 respectively.

Canon RP vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and S5.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon RP to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged RP will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon RP vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography details
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon RP as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Sports photography highlights
69
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon RP
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
69
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
79
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography factors
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon RP
Vlogging with Panasonic S5
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
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Canon RP vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Panasonic S5
 Canon EOS RPPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 40000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 4779 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 17 31
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.0"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485g (1.07 pounds) 714g (1.57 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 440 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $999 $1,999