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Canon EOS R5 II vs Panasonic Lumix S5: which is better?

Canon EOS R5 II 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

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CANON

Canon EOS R5 II

$4,944

BEST OVERALL

PANASONIC

Panasonic Lumix S5

$1,999

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R5 II takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.2/10 — 0.5 ahead of the Panasonic Lumix S5. Dead heat on user reviews. 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

Canon EOS R5 II×10

Panasonic Lumix S5×2

Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDOXMARK — Panasonic Lumix S5 leads by 9.0

TIGHTESTUSER REVIEWS — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

R5 IILUMIX S5

AutofocusiCanon EOS R5 II · +2.0

R5 II9.5

LUMIX S57.5

BATTERYiCanon EOS R5 II · +1.0

R5 II8.0

LUMIX S57.0

BuildiCanon EOS R5 II · +0.8

R5 II9.3

LUMIX S58.5

DESIGNiCanon EOS R5 II · +0.5

R5 II9.0

LUMIX S58.5

DOXMARKiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +9.0

R5 II0.0

LUMIX S59.0

FEATURESiCanon EOS R5 II · +0.6

R5 II9.4

LUMIX S58.8

Image QualityiCanon EOS R5 II · +0.6

R5 II9.6

LUMIX S59.0

OPTICSiCanon EOS R5 II · +0.7

R5 II9.5

LUMIX S58.8

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R5 II · +1.0

R5 II9.5

LUMIX S58.5

THE VERDICTiCanon EOS R5 II · +0.5

R5 II9.2

LUMIX S58.7

USER REVIEWSiTIED AT 0.0

R5 II0.0

LUMIX S50.0

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R5 II · +0.3

R5 II9.5

LUMIX S59.2

VideoiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +9.0

R5 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 R5 II0.19

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R5 II$4,94419W9.2

Panasonic Lumix S5$1,9997W8.7

AF Pointsi

—

225

Subject Detectioni

—

Human, Animal (head, body, eye)

Burst RateFPSi

—

7 fps

Battery HealthWHi

15.3 Wh

16 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

2,130 mAh

2200 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

340–630 shots (CIPA)

470 shots (CIPA LVF)

Battery VoltageViSAME

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

Canon LP-E6P Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

DMW-BLK22

Card Slotsi

Dual (CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II) (Expected)

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

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

—

470 shots

WeightGi

—

714 g

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes

Yes, splash/dust resistant

Screen Resolutioni

2.10M dots

1,840,000 dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Mirrorless

Yes (mirrorless)

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

5.76 m dots← BEST +144%

2.36 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

3.2 inch← BEST +7%

3 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

1,310 cm³

1032 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME

120 Hz

WidthMMi

138.5 mm← BEST +4%

132.6 mm

HeightMMi

101.2 mm

102.5 mm← BEST +1%

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

N/A

Thicknessi

93.5

76 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

93← BEST

Dxomark Sports Scorei

24.9← BEST

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

14.5← BEST

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

25.5← BEST

Bluetooth Versioni

5.3

4.2

Typei

Mirrorless

Mirrorless Full-Frame

Viewfinderi

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)

Electronic

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

746 g← BEST +4%

714 g

Processori

DIGIC X with DIGIC Accelerator (Co-Processor)

Venus Engine

Release Datei

08/30/2024

2020-09-02

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card SlotsiSAME

Yes

Pixel Shift Shoti

N/A

Yes (High Resolution Mode)

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes (Canon Multi-Function Shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

N/A

2.0 (Type D Micro)

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-Frame CMOS (Expected)

Full-Frame CMOS

ResolutionMPi

45 MP← BEST +86%

24.2 MP

ISO Rangei

100–51,200

100-51200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

14.81 stops← BEST +6%

14 stops

Stabilizationi

In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)

5-axis Sensor-Shift (IBIS)

Sensor Sizei

Full-Frame

35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

24.2 MP

Maximum ISOi

102,400← BEST +100%

51,200

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Yes

Continuous Shootingi

30 fps

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

Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi

Yes← BEST

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/32,000 sec

1/8000 sec

Focus Pointsi

1,053

225

Maximum Expanded ISOi

102,400

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 SpeediSAME

1/250 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 s

60-1/8000 sec

Image Stabilization Ratingi

10← BEST +54%

6.5

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/32,000

1/8000 sec

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes (IBIS + OIS)

Yes (Dual I.S. 2)

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

—

Stacked Cmos Sensori

Yes← BEST

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

USB 3.2 Gen 2

3.2 Gen 1

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

5.94 µm

Build Qualityi

10← BEST +18%

8.5

Controlsi

10← BEST +18%

8.5

Autofocus Pointsi

10← BEST +33%

7.5

Image Qualityi

10← BEST +11%

Video Qualityi

10← BEST +11%

Battery Lifei

8.8← BEST +26%

Low Light Performancei

9.8← BEST +15%

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

9.8← BEST +13%

8.7

Color Combinationi

9.7

10← BEST +3%

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

8K@60fps, 4K@120fps, 1080p@240fps

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

Up to 2,600 Mbps (2.6 Gbps)

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

—

4K 60p

Internal Colori

—

10-bit 4:2:2

ROW WINS

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 R5 IICANON9.2

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 R5 II (0.2)

PRIORITY · DOXMARK

Best for doxmark

Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC9.0

DOXMARK WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the doxmark category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R5 II (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 R5 II (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS R5 II

“The Canon EOS R5 II is the highly anticipated successor to Canon's flagship mirrorless camera, expected to redefine professional photography”

Image Quality 9.6

Autofocus 9.5

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFHigh expected price point

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 Burst Rate

TRADE-OFFContrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS R5 II is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.2/10 · WINS 10 OF 13 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera vs Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 9.2/10 against 8.7/10 for the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 6% edge. Current starting prices span $1,999–$4,944. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 9.2 total score.
Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera wins 64 comparable specs with a 58% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless 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 R5 II Mirrorless CameraWINNER 9.2/10

The Canon EOS R5 II is the highly anticipated successor to Canon's flagship mirrorless camera, expected to redefine professional photography and videography.

Pros

+ Anticipated high-resolution sensor
+ Expected advanced AI autofocus
+ Improved 8K video capabilities
+ Robust, weather-sealed build

Cons

− High expected price point
− Potential for thermal limitations in 8K
− Not yet officially released

Best for: Professional wildlife photographers · High-end wedding videographers · Sports and action photographers

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R5 II, while still unreleased, is expected to be a top-tier mirrorless camera, offering significant upgrades over the already excellent EOS R5. It's an anticipated powerhouse for professionals seeking the absolute…”

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 R5 II Mirrorless Camera or Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (9.2/10, 0.5 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 R5 II Mirrorless Camera and Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera better value than the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera starts around $4,944 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?

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