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Canon EOS R1 vs Canon EOS R8 vs Panasonic Lumix S5: which is better?

Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R8 and Panasonic Lumix S5 compared side by side across 123 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 13 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING
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← TOP PICK
Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$
CANON
Canon EOS R1
$6,799
BEST OVERALL
Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
CANON
Canon EOS R8
$1,499
BEST VALUE
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
PANASONIC
Panasonic Lumix S5
$1,999
BEST FOR DOXMARK
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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R1 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.3/10 — 0.6 ahead of the Panasonic Lumix S5. Dead heat on image quality. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY
BATT
DESI
FEAT
OPTI
PERF
VIDE
VALU
AUTO
BUIL
IMAG
VIDE
DOXM
THEV
Canon EOS R1×6
Canon EOS R8×2
Panasonic Lumix S5×4
Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$BEST OVERALL
Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST FOR DOXMARK
01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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246810BATTERYDESIGNFEATURESOPTICSPERFORMANCEVIDEOGRAPHYVALUEAUTOFOCUSBUILDIMAGE QUALITYVIDEODOXMARKTHE VERDICT
LARGEST GAPDOXMARK — Panasonic Lumix S5 leads by 9.0
TIGHTESTImage Quality — dead heat between the top two
02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R1EOS R8LUMIX S5
BATTERYiCanon EOS R1 · +1.5
EOS R18.5
EOS R86.0
LUMIX S57.0
DESIGNiCanon EOS R1 · +1.0
EOS R19.5
EOS R88.5
LUMIX S58.5
FEATURESiCanon EOS R1 · +0.9
EOS R19.7
EOS R88.5
LUMIX S58.8
OPTICSiCanon EOS R1 · +0.8
EOS R19.8
EOS R89.0
LUMIX S58.8
PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R1 · +1.4
EOS R19.9
EOS R88.5
LUMIX S58.5
VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R1 · +0.4
EOS R19.6
EOS R88.8
LUMIX S59.2
ValueiCanon EOS R8 · +1.5
EOS R17.0
EOS R88.5
LUMIX S50.0
AutofocusiCanon EOS R8 · +1.5
EOS R10.0
EOS R89.0
LUMIX S57.5
BuildiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.5
EOS R10.0
EOS R88.0
LUMIX S58.5
Image QualityiTIED AT 9.0
EOS R10.0
EOS R89.0
LUMIX S59.0
VideoiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.2
EOS R10.0
EOS R88.8
LUMIX S59.0
DOXMARKiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +9.0
EOS R10.0
EOS R80.0
LUMIX S59.0
THE VERDICTiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +8.7
EOS R10.0
EOS R80.0
LUMIX S58.7
03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT
SWEET SPOTPREMIUM PICKBUDGET TIERPOOR VALUE$1,685$3,328$4,971$6,6148.58.99.3PRICE →SCORE ↑Canon EOS R1BEST DEALCanon EOS R8Panasonic Lumix S5
SCORE PER $100 · RANKED
01Canon EOS R80.57BEST DEAL
02Panasonic Lumix S50.44
03Canon EOS R10.14
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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN
SPECS
Canon EOS R1$6,79923W9.3
Canon EOS R8$1,49915W8.5
Panasonic Lumix S5$1,9995W8.7
AF Pointsi
1,053← BEST +368%
225
Subject Detectioni
Humans, animals (dogs, cats, birds, horses), vehicles
Human, Animal (head, body, eye)
Burst RateFPSi
40 fps← BEST +471%
7 fps
Battery HealthWHi
28 Wh
7.8 Wh
16 Wh
Removable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Battery Level IndicatoriSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Battery PowerMAHi
2,700 mAh
1040 mAh mAh
2200 mAh
Rechargeable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Full Charge Shotsi
Approx. 13,30 (EVF) / 700 (LCD) shots
Approx. 290 (EVF) / 370 (LCD)
470 shots (CIPA LVF)
Battery VoltageVi
10.8 V← BEST +50%
7.2 V
7.2 V
Battery Modeli
LP-E19
LP-E17
DMW-BLK22
Card Slotsi
1 (SD UHS-II)
Dual (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I)
Weather Sealingi
Yes← BEST
Yes
Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi
290 shots
470 shots← BEST +62%
WeightGi
461 g← 35% lighter
714 g
Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i
Yes, professional-grade
Yes (Dust and Drip Resistant)
Yes, splash/dust resistant
Screen Resolutioni
2.1
1.62M dots
1,840,000 dots
Touch ScreeniSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
System Camerai
Mirrorless
Yes (Mirrorless)
Yes (mirrorless)
EVF ResolutionM DOTSi
8.44 m dots← BEST +258%
2.36 m dots
2.36 m dots
Screen SizeINCHi
2.2 inch
3 inch← TIED BEST
3 inch← TIED BEST
Hot ShoeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
FlashiSAME
No
No
No
Flip Out ScreeniSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
VolumeCM³i
2,057 cm³
799 cm³
1032 cm³
Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci
9.5 °C← BEST
0 °C
0 °C
Tilting Viewfinderi
N/A
No
No
EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi
240 Hz← BEST +100%
120 Hz
120 Hz
WidthMMi
157.6 mm← BEST +19%
132.5 mm
132.6 mm
HeightMMi
149.5 mm← BEST +46%
86.1 mm
102.5 mm
Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci
39 °C
40 °C← TIED BEST
40 °C← TIED BEST
Waterproof Depthi
0
0
Thicknessi
87.3 mm
70 mm
76 mm
Dxomark Sensor Scorei
0
93← TIED BEST
93← TIED BEST
Dxomark Sports Scorei
0
93← BEST +273%
24.9
Dxomark Landscape Scorei
0
93← BEST +541%
14.5
Dxomark Portrait Scorei
0
93← BEST +265%
25.5
Bluetooth Versioni
5.3
4.2
4.2
Typei
Mirrorless
Camera
Mirrorless Full-Frame
ViewfinderiSAME
Electronic
Electronic
Electronic
Viewfinder CoverageiSAME
100
100
100
WeightGi
1,000.11 g← BEST +40%
461 g
714 g
Processori
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
DIGIC X
Venus Engine
Release Datei
2024
2023-02-08
2020-09-02
Wi-Fi SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dual Card Slotsi
Yes← BEST
No
Yes
Pixel Shift Shoti
N/A
No
Yes (High Resolution Mode)
Shoots RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Versioni
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
802.11b/g/n
802.11ac
Supports A RemoteiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
HDMI SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Supporti
Yes← BEST
No
No
Support Live StreamingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advanced Hot Shoei
Yes, Multi-Function Shoe
Yes (Multi-function shoe)
No
Internal StorageiSAME
No
No
No
HDMI Versioni
3.2
Micro-HDMI (Type D)
2.0 (Type D Micro)
Internal Storage Sizei
0 GB
0 GB
NFC Supportedi
Yes← BEST
No
No
USB Type-CiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
External Memory SlotiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sensori
Full-Frame CMOS
Full-Frame CMOS
ResolutionMPi
24.2 MP
24.2 MP
ISO Rangei
100-102400 (Expandable to 50-204800)
100-51200
Dynamic RangeSTOPSi
14 stops
14 stops
Stabilizationi
Digital (Video), Lens-based (Optical)
5-axis Sensor-Shift (IBIS)
Sensor Sizei
Full Frame
Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame)
Lens MountiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
MegapixelsiSAME
24.2 MP
24.2 MP
24.2 MP
Maximum ISOi
10
102,400← BEST +100%
51,200
Sensor Shift Stabilizationi
Yes← BEST
No
Yes
Continuous Shootingi
40 fps
6 fps
7 fps (AF-S), 5 fps (AF-C)
Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi
Yes← BEST
Yes
No
Fastest Shutter Speedi
1/8,000 sec
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Focus Pointsi
4896
1053
225
Maximum Expanded ISOi
ISO 409,600
204800
204800
AF TrackingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manual FocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch AutofocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manual Shutter SpeediSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
BSI Sensori
Yes← BEST
No
Yes
Manual ExposureiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Serial Shot ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
CMOS Sensori
Yes← BEST
Yes
Built In HDR ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Two Stage ShutteriSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manual ISOiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Flash Sync Speedi
1/500 sec
1/200 sec
1/250 sec
Manual White BalanceiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Exposure Timei
30 s
30 s
60-1/8000 sec
Image Stabilization Ratingi
10← BEST +33%
7.5
6.5
Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi
1/64,000 sec
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Can Combine Image Stabilizationi
Yes, with OIS lenses
Yes (Optical + Digital)
Yes (Dual I.S. 2)
Can Create Panoramas In Camerai
No← BEST
No
Stacked Cmos Sensori
No← BEST
No
USB SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Versioni
3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
3.2 Gen 1
Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i
5.94 µm
6.0 µm
5.94 µm
Build Qualityi
10← BEST +18%
8
8.5
Controlsi
9.9← BEST +16%
8.5
8.5
Autofocus Pointsi
10← BEST +11%
9
7.5
Image Qualityi
9.8← BEST +9%
9
9
Video Qualityi
9.8← BEST +9%
8.5
9
Battery Lifei
8.9← BEST +27%
6
7
Low Light Performancei
8.5
9← BEST +6%
8.5
The Verdicti
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
9.9← BEST +10%
9
8.7
Color Combinationi
10← TIED BEST
9.9
10← TIED BEST
Video Recording ( Main Camera )i
6K (6000 × 3164)
4K 60p, Full HD 180p
4K 60p (APS-C crop), 4K 30p (full-frame)
Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi
Yes← BEST
Yes
No
Microphone InputiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Audio JackiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Timelapse FunctioniSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Movie Bit Ratei
10
340 Mbps (4K 60p)
200 Mbps
24p Cinema ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Stereo MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Max Videoi
4K 60p
4K 60p
Internal Colori
8-bit / 10-bit
10-bit 4:2:2
ROW WINS
23
15
5
05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER
Best overall
Canon EOS R1CANON9.3
ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT
Best total score across weighted category factors.
RUNNER-UP · Panasonic Lumix S5 (8.7)
FOR VALUE SEEKERS
Best bang for buck
Canon EOS R8CANON8.5
SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES
Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.
RUNNER-UP · Panasonic Lumix S5 (0.4)
PRIORITY · DOXMARK
Best for doxmark
Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC9.0
DOXMARK WEIGHTEDCONF 86%
Best visible score in the doxmark category group.
RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R1 (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 R1 (0.0)
06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF
#1CANON0.0
Canon EOS R1
The Canon EOS R1 is the highly anticipated flagship mirrorless camera, engineered for professional photographers demanding ultimate speed an
PERFORMANCE 9.9
OPTICS 9.8
Wins Image Quality
Wins Overall Rating
TRADE-OFFPremium price point
BEST OVERALLFull review →
#3CANON0.0
Canon EOS R8
The Canon EOS R8 is a lightweight, full-frame mirrorless camera offering exceptional image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts an
Autofocus 9.0
Image Quality 9.0
Wins AF Points
Wins Resolution
TRADE-OFFNo in-body image stabilization
BEST VALUEBest price →
#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 Battery (CIPA)
TRADE-OFFContrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking
BEST FOR DOXMARKBest price →
Still deciding? The Canon EOS R1 is the safest pick.
COMPOSITE 9.3/10 · WINS 6 OF 13 CATEGORIES
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Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ vs Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera vs Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is best?

The Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ is our overall pick, scoring 9.3/10 against 8.7/10 for the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 7% edge. Current starting prices span $1,499–$6,799. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

  • Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ leads overall with a 9.3 total score.
  • Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ wins 58 comparable specs with a 54% weighted win rate.
  • Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
  • Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$WINNER 9.3/10

The Canon EOS R1 is the highly anticipated flagship mirrorless camera, engineered for professional photographers demanding ultimate speed and precision.

Pros

  • + Groundbreaking AI-powered autofocus
  • + Exceptional speed and performance
  • + Professional-grade build quality
  • + Advanced video capabilities

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Larger, heavier body
  • Limited current availability

Best for: Professional sports photographers · Wildlife and action specialists · High-end videography

<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Canon EOS R1 is poised to be a game-changer for professional photographers and videographers who require the absolute best in speed, autofocus, and robust performance. While its premium price point and substantial form factor…

Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.5/10

The Canon EOS R8 is a lightweight, full-frame mirrorless camera offering exceptional image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts and content creators.

Pros

  • + Excellent full-frame image quality
  • + Advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • + Uncropped 4K 60p video
  • + Lightweight and compact design

Cons

  • No in-body image stabilization
  • Limited battery life (CIPA)
  • Single SD card slot

Best for: Advanced hobbyists · Videographers and vloggers · Travel and street photography

<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Canon EOS R8 is an excellent choice for photographers and videographers seeking a lightweight, high-performance full-frame mirrorless camera. Its superb autofocus, impressive image quality, and strong video features offer…

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 best: Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$, Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera or Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ scores highest overall (9.3/10, 0.6 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 these cameras?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

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