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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix S5: which is better?

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix S5 compared side by side across 123 specs and 14 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 14 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CANON

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

$5,999

BEST OVERALL

PANASONIC

Panasonic Lumix S5

$1,999

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.9/10 — 0.2 ahead of the Panasonic Lumix S5. Dead heat on image quality. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 14 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

DOXM

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

BATT

THEV

VIDE

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II×7

Panasonic Lumix S5×6

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR CameraBEST OVERALL

Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPVideo — Panasonic Lumix S5 leads by 9.0

TIGHTESTImage Quality — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

MARK IILUMIX S5

AutofocusiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +2.0

MARK II9.5

LUMIX S57.5

BatteryiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +2.0

MARK II9.0

LUMIX S57.0

BuildiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +1.0

MARK II9.5

LUMIX S58.5

DESIGNiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.5

MARK II8.0

LUMIX S58.5

DOXMARKiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.2

MARK II8.8

LUMIX S59.0

FEATURESiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.8

MARK II8.0

LUMIX S58.8

Image QualityiTIED AT 9.0

MARK II9.0

LUMIX S59.0

OPTICSiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +0.2

MARK II9.0

LUMIX S58.8

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +0.7

MARK II9.2

LUMIX S58.5

VIDEOGRAPHYiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.7

MARK II8.5

LUMIX S59.2

ValueiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +8.5

MARK II8.5

LUMIX S50.0

BATTERYiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +2.0

MARK II9.0

LUMIX S57.0

THE VERDICTiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +8.7

MARK II0.0

LUMIX S58.7

VideoiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +9.0

MARK II0.0

LUMIX S59.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Panasonic Lumix S50.44BEST DEAL

02Canon EOS 1D X Mark II0.15

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II$5,99919W8.9

Panasonic Lumix S5$1,99915W8.7

AF Pointsi

225← BEST +269%

Subject Detectioni

EOS iTR AF

Human, Animal (head, body, eye)

Burst RateFPSi

14 fps← BEST +100%

7 fps

Battery HealthWHi

29.2 Wh

16 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

2700 mAh

2200 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

1210

470 shots (CIPA LVF)

Battery VoltageVi

10.8 V← BEST +50%

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E19

DMW-BLK22

Card Slotsi

1x CFast 2.0, 1x CompactFlash

Dual (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I)

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

1,210 shots← BEST +157%

470 shots

WeightGi

1,530 g

714 g← 53% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes (Dust and Drip Resistant)

Yes, splash/dust resistant

Screen Resolutioni

1,620,000 dots

1,840,000 dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

DSLR

Yes (mirrorless)

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

—

2.36 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

3.2 inch← BEST +7%

3 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out Screeni

Yes← BEST

VolumeCM³i

2188 cm³

1032 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

0 Hz

120 Hz← BEST

WidthMMi

158 mm← BEST +19%

132.6 mm

HeightMMi

167.6 mm← BEST +64%

102.5 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci

45 °C← BEST +13%

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

Thicknessi

82.6 mm

76 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

93← BEST +6%

Dxomark Sports Scorei

2,478← BEST +9852%

24.9

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

13.5

14.5← BEST +7%

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

24.5

25.5← BEST +4%

Bluetooth Versioni

N/A

4.2

Typei

DSLR

Mirrorless Full-Frame

Viewfinderi

Optical (Pentaprism)

Electronic

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

1,530 g← BEST +114%

714 g

Processori

Dual DIGIC 6+

Venus Engine

Release Datei

2016-02-02

2020-09-02

Wi-Fi Supportedi

Yes← BEST

Bluetooth Supportedi

Yes← BEST

Dual Card SlotsiSAME

Yes

Pixel Shift Shoti

N/A

Yes (High Resolution Mode)

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

N/A

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS Supporti

Yes← BEST

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

1.4

2.0 (Type D Micro)

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-frame CMOS

Full-Frame CMOS

ResolutionMPi

20.2 MP

24.2 MP← BEST +20%

ISO RangeiSAME

100-51200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

13.5 stops

14 stops← BEST +4%

Stabilizationi

Lens-based IS

5-axis Sensor-Shift (IBIS)

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)

35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

20.2 MP

24.2 MP

Maximum ISOiSAME

51,200

Sensor Shift Stabilizationi

Yes← BEST

Continuous Shootingi

14 fps

7 fps (AF-S), 5 fps (AF-C)

Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi

Yes← BEST

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8000 s

1/8000 sec

Focus Pointsi

61 (41 cross-type)

225

Maximum Expanded ISOi

409600

204800

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI Sensori

Yes← BEST

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/250 s

1/250 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30s - 1/8000s

60-1/8000 sec

Image Stabilization Ratingi

6.8← BEST +5%

6.5

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/8000 sec

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes (Dual I.S. 2)

Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME

Stacked Cmos SensoriSAME

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

3.0

3.2 Gen 1

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

6.55 µm

5.94 µm

Build Qualityi

9.5← BEST +12%

8.5

Controlsi

9← BEST +6%

8.5

Autofocus Pointsi

9.5← BEST +27%

7.5

Image QualityiSAME

Video Qualityi

8.5

9← BEST +6%

Battery Lifei

9← BEST +29%

Low Light Performancei

9← BEST +6%

8.5

The Verdicti

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II remains a powerhouse for professional photographers who prioritize speed, reliability, and robust build quality. While newer mirrorless systems offer some advantages, its proven DSLR performance, exceptional autofocus, and durable design make it an excellent choice for action, sports, and photojournalism.

The Panasonic Lumix S5 is an outstanding choice for videographers and hybrid shooters seeking a compact, full-frame camera with class-leading video features and excellent image quality. While its DFD

CommentsiSAME

—

Overall Ratingi

8.9← BEST +2%

8.7

Color Combinationi

9.6

10← BEST +4%

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

4K (DCI) up to 60p, Full HD up to 120p

4K 60p (APS-C crop), 4K 30p (full-frame)

Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi

Yes← BEST

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

800 Mbps (4K DCI)

200 Mbps

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

4096 x 2160 (DCI 4K)

4K 60p

Internal Colori

8-bit 4:2:2

10-bit 4:2:2

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Canon EOS 1D X Mark IICANON8.9

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Panasonic Lumix S5 (8.7)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC8.7

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 1D X Mark II (0.1)

PRIORITY · VIDEO

Best for video

Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC9.0

VIDEO WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the video category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 1D X Mark II (0.0)

PRIORITY · THE VERDICT

Best for the verdict

Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC8.7

THE VERDICT WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the the verdict category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 1D X Mark II (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

“The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is a professional-grade full-frame DSLR camera engineered for speed, durability, and exceptional image quality, i”

Autofocus 9.5

Build 9.5

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFHeavy and bulky design

BEST OVERALLFull review →

#2PANASONIC0.0

Panasonic Lumix S5

“The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a compact, full-frame mirrorless camera renowned for its exceptional video capabilities and robust image quality, ”

VIDEOGRAPHY 9.2

DOXMARK 9.0

Wins AF Points

Wins Resolution

TRADE-OFFContrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.9/10 · WINS 7 OF 14 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera vs Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera is our overall pick, scoring 8.9/10 against 8.7/10 for the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 2% edge. Current starting prices span $1,999–$5,999. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera leads overall with a 8.9 total score.
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera wins 60 comparable specs with a 55% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Overall Rating.
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR CameraWINNER 8.9/10

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is a professional-grade full-frame DSLR camera engineered for speed, durability, and exceptional image quality, ideal for demanding photographers.

Pros

+ Blazing fast 14 fps continuous shooting
+ Robust, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
+ Excellent 61-point autofocus system
+ High-quality 4K DCI video recording

Cons

− Heavy and bulky design
− No in-body image stabilization
− Limited touch screen functionality

Best for: Professional sports photography · Wildlife and action shooting · Photojournalism and documentary

“Verdict: The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II remains a powerhouse for professional photographers who prioritize speed, reliability, and robust build quality. While newer mirrorless systems offer some advantages, its proven DSLR performance,…”

Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.7/10

The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a compact, full-frame mirrorless camera renowned for its exceptional video capabilities and robust image quality, perfect for hybrid shooters.

Pros

+ Exceptional 4K 10-bit video capabilities
+ Excellent 5-axis in-body image stabilization
+ Superb image quality and dynamic range
+ Compact and lightweight full-frame design

Cons

− Contrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking
− 4K 60p video has an APS-C crop
− Electronic viewfinder resolution is modest

Best for: Professional videographers · Hybrid photo/video creators · Travel and documentary filmmakers

“Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix S5 is an outstanding choice for videographers and hybrid shooters seeking a compact, full-frame camera with class-leading video features and excellent image quality. While its DFD autofocus isn't the fastest…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera or Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera scores highest overall (8.9/10, 0.2 points ahead of the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera and Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Overall Rating, Sensor, AF Points — with the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera leading on Overall Rating. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera better value than the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera starts around $5,999 and the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera around $1,999. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 cameras from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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