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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Panasonic Lumix S5: which is better?

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Panasonic Lumix S5 compared side by side across 123 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 13 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING
COMPARING
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CAMERAS
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← TOP PICK
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera
CANON
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
$2,499
BEST OVERALL
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
PANASONIC
Panasonic Lumix S5
$1,999
BEST VALUE
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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.9/10 — 0.2 ahead of the Panasonic Lumix S5. Tightest race: doxmark, just 0.1 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY
AUTO
BATT
BUIL
DESI
DOXM
FEAT
IMAG
OPTI
PERF
THEV
USER
VIDE
VIDE
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV×7
Panasonic Lumix S5×6
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR CameraBEST OVERALL
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE
01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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246810AUTOFOCUSBATTERYBUILDDESIGNDOXMARKFEATURESIMAGE QUALITYOPTICSPERFORMANCETHE VERDICTUSER REVIEWSVIDEOGRAPHYVIDEO
LARGEST GAPUSER REVIEWS — Canon EOS 5D Mark IV leads by 9.0
TIGHTESTDOXMARK — only 0.1 between the top two
02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

MARK IVLUMIX S5
AutofocusiCanon EOS 5D Mark IV · +1.3
MARK IV8.8
LUMIX S57.5
BATTERYiCanon EOS 5D Mark IV · +1.9
MARK IV8.9
LUMIX S57.0
BuildiCanon EOS 5D Mark IV · +0.7
MARK IV9.2
LUMIX S58.5
DESIGNiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.5
MARK IV8.0
LUMIX S58.5
DOXMARKiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.1
MARK IV8.9
LUMIX S59.0
FEATURESiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.3
MARK IV8.5
LUMIX S58.8
Image QualityiCanon EOS 5D Mark IV · +0.1
MARK IV9.1
LUMIX S59.0
OPTICSiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.1
MARK IV8.7
LUMIX S58.8
PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS 5D Mark IV · +0.4
MARK IV8.9
LUMIX S58.5
THE VERDICTiCanon EOS 5D Mark IV · +0.2
MARK IV8.9
LUMIX S58.7
USER REVIEWSiCanon EOS 5D Mark IV · +9.0
MARK IV9.0
LUMIX S50.0
VIDEOGRAPHYiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.7
MARK IV8.5
LUMIX S59.2
VideoiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +9.0
MARK IV0.0
LUMIX S59.0
03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT
SWEET SPOTPREMIUM PICKBUDGET TIERPOOR VALUE$2,017$2,172$2,327$2,4828.78.88.9PRICE →SCORE ↑Canon EOS 5D Mark IVBEST DEALPanasonic Lumix S5
SCORE PER $100 · RANKED
01Panasonic Lumix S50.44BEST DEAL
02Canon EOS 5D Mark IV0.36
Map shows current starting prices · trends show tracked street prices. Check live deals before deciding.
04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN
SPECS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV$2,49919W8.9
Panasonic Lumix S5$1,99915W8.7
AF Pointsi
61
225← BEST +269%
Subject Detectioni
Human, Face
Human, Animal (head, body, eye)
Burst RateFPSiSAME
7 fps
7 fps
Battery HealthWHi
14 Wh
16 Wh
Removable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery Level IndicatoriSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery PowerMAHi
1865 mAh
2200 mAh
Rechargeable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Full Charge Shotsi
Approx. 900 shots (OVF)
470 shots (CIPA LVF)
Battery VoltageViSAME
7.2 V
7.2 V
Battery Modeli
LP-E6N
DMW-BLK22
Card Slotsi
1x CF, 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC
Dual (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I)
Weather SealingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi
900 shots← BEST +91%
470 shots
WeightGi
890 g
714 g← 20% lighter
Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i
Yes
Yes, splash/dust resistant
Screen Resolutioni
1,620,000 dots
1,840,000 dots
Touch ScreeniSAME
Yes
Yes
System Camerai
Yes
Yes (mirrorless)
EVF ResolutionM DOTSi
—
2.36 m dots
Screen SizeINCHi
3.2 inch← BEST +7%
3 inch
Hot ShoeiSAME
Yes
Yes
FlashiSAME
No
No
Flip Out Screeni
No
Yes← BEST
VolumeCM³i
1,371 cm³
1032 cm³
Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME
0 °C
0 °C
Tilting ViewfinderiSAME
No
No
EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi
0 Hz
120 Hz← BEST
WidthMMi
150.7 mm← BEST +14%
132.6 mm
HeightMMi
116.4 mm← BEST +14%
102.5 mm
Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME
40 °C
40 °C
Waterproof DepthiSAME
0
0
Thicknessi
75.9 mm
76 mm
Dxomark Sensor Scorei
91
93← BEST +2%
Dxomark Sports Scorei
3,266← BEST +13016%
24.9
Dxomark Landscape Scorei
13.6
14.5← BEST +7%
Dxomark Portrait Scorei
24.8
25.5← BEST +3%
Bluetooth Versioni
—
4.2
Typei
DSLR
Mirrorless Full-Frame
Viewfinderi
Optical (Pentaprism)
Electronic
Viewfinder CoverageiSAME
100
100
WeightGi
890 g← BEST +25%
714 g
Processori
DIGIC 6+
Venus Engine
Release Datei
2016-08-25
2020-09-02
Wi-Fi SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Supportedi
No
Yes← BEST
Dual Card SlotsiSAME
Yes
Yes
Pixel Shift Shoti
N/A
Yes (High Resolution Mode)
Shoots RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Versioni
802.11b/g/n
802.11ac
Supports A RemoteiSAME
Yes
Yes
HDMI SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
GPS Supporti
Yes← BEST
No
Support Live Streamingi
—
Yes
Advanced Hot Shoei
Standard
No
Internal StorageiSAME
No
No
HDMI Versioni
Type C (Mini)
2.0 (Type D Micro)
Internal Storage SizeiSAME
0 GB
0 GB
NFC Supportedi
Yes← BEST
No
USB Type-Ci
No
Yes← BEST
External Memory SlotiSAME
Yes
Yes
Sensori
Full-frame CMOS
Full-Frame CMOS
ResolutionMPi
30.4 MP← BEST +26%
24.2 MP
ISO Rangei
100-32000 (expandable to 50-102400)
100-51200
Dynamic RangeSTOPSi
13.6 stops
14 stops← BEST +3%
Stabilizationi
Lens-based (Optical IS)
5-axis Sensor-Shift (IBIS)
Sensor Sizei
36 x 24 mm
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame)
Lens MountiSAME
Yes
Yes
Megapixelsi
30.4 MP
24.2 MP
Maximum ISOi
32,000
51,200← BEST +60%
Sensor Shift Stabilizationi
No
Yes← BEST
Continuous Shootingi
7 fps
7 fps (AF-S), 5 fps (AF-C)
Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi
Yes← BEST
No
Fastest Shutter SpeediSAME
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Focus Pointsi
61 (41 cross-type)
225
Maximum Expanded ISOi
102400
204800
AF TrackingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual FocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Touch AutofocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual Shutter SpeediSAME
Yes
Yes
BSI Sensori
No
Yes← BEST
Manual ExposureiSAME
Yes
Yes
Serial Shot ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
CMOS SensoriSAME
Yes
Yes
Built In HDR ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Two Stage ShutteriSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual ISOiSAME
Yes
Yes
Flash Sync Speedi
1/200 sec
1/250 sec
Manual White BalanceiSAME
Yes
Yes
Exposure Timei
30 - 1/8000 sec
60-1/8000 sec
Image Stabilization Ratingi
6.9← BEST +6%
6.5
Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi
0
1/8000 sec
Can Combine Image Stabilizationi
N/A
Yes (Dual I.S. 2)
Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME
No
No
Stacked Cmos SensoriSAME
No
No
USB SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
USB Versioni
3.0
3.2 Gen 1
Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i
5.36 µm
5.94 µm
Build Qualityi
9.2← BEST +8%
8.5
Controlsi
9← BEST +6%
8.5
Autofocus Pointsi
8.8← BEST +17%
7.5
Image Qualityi
9.1← BEST +1%
9
Video Qualityi
8.5
9← BEST +6%
Battery Lifei
8.9← BEST +27%
7
Low Light Performancei
9← BEST +6%
8.5
The Verdicti
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a highly capable and durable full-frame DSLR, offering a superb balance of image quality, autofocus performance, and video capabilities. It's a highly dependable camera for
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
9.2← BEST +6%
8.7
Color Combinationi
9.7
10← BEST +3%
Video Recording ( Main Camera )i
DCI 4K
4K 60p (APS-C crop), 4K 30p (full-frame)
Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi
Yes← BEST
No
Microphone InputiSAME
Yes
Yes
Audio JackiSAME
Yes
Yes
Timelapse FunctioniSAME
Yes
Yes
Movie Bit Ratei
500 Mbps (4K)
200 Mbps
24p Cinema ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME
Yes
Yes
Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME
Yes
Yes
Stereo MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
Max Videoi
4096 x 2160 (DCI 4K) @ 30p
4K 60p
Internal Colori
8-bit 4:2:0
10-bit 4:2:2
ROW WINS
19
15
05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS
THE ALL-ROUNDER
Best overall
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCANON8.9
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 5D Mark IV (0.4)
PRIORITY · USER REVIEWS
Best for user reviews
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCANON9.0
USER REVIEWS WEIGHTEDCONF 86%
Best visible score in the user reviews category group.
RUNNER-UP · Panasonic Lumix S5 (0.0)
PRIORITY · VIDEO
Best for video
Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC9.0
VIDEO WEIGHTEDCONF 86%
Best visible score in the video category group.
RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 5D Mark IV (0.0)
06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF
#1CANON0.0
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
“The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a versatile full-frame DSLR camera, ideal for professional photographers seeking high resolution, robust build, ”
Build 9.2
Image Quality 9.1
Wins Image Quality
Wins Overall Rating
TRADE-OFFFixed LCD screen, not articulating
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 EVF Resolution
TRADE-OFFContrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking
BEST VALUEBest price →
Still deciding? The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is the safest pick.
COMPOSITE 8.9/10 · WINS 7 OF 13 CATEGORIES
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera vs Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 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–$2,499. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera leads overall with a 8.9 total score.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera wins 59 comparable specs with a 55% weighted win rate.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
  • Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR CameraWINNER 8.9/10

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a versatile full-frame DSLR camera, ideal for professional photographers seeking high resolution, robust build, and reliable performance across various demanding scenarios.

Pros

  • + Excellent 30.4MP full-frame sensor
  • + Reliable 61-point autofocus system
  • + DCI 4K video recording with Dual Pixel AF
  • + Robust, weather-sealed build quality

Cons

  • − Fixed LCD screen, not articulating
  • − No in-body image stabilization
  • − 4K video has 1.64x crop

Best for: Professional portrait photographers · Wedding and event shooters · Landscape and studio work

“<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV remains an outstanding full-frame DSLR, offering a superb balance of image quality, autofocus performance, and video capabilities. It's a highly dependable camera for professionals and serious enthusiasts…”

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

“<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> 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 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera or Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 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 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera and Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera better value than the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera starts around $2,499 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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