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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix S5: which is better?

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark 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
COMPARING
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CAMERAS
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← TOP PICK
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
CANON
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
$899
BEST OVERALL
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
PANASONIC
Panasonic Lumix S5
$1,999
BEST FOR DOXMARK
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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.7/10 — 0.0 ahead of the Panasonic Lumix S5. Dead heat on autofocus. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY
AUTO
BATT
BUIL
DESI
FEAT
IMAG
OPTI
PERF
VIDE
VIDE
VALU
DOXM
THEV
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II×2
Panasonic Lumix S5×8
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIBEST OVERALL
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST FOR DOXMARK
01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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246810AUTOFOCUSBATTERYBUILDDESIGNFEATURESIMAGE QUALITYOPTICSPERFORMANCEVIDEOGRAPHYVIDEOVALUEDOXMARKTHE VERDICT
LARGEST GAPDOXMARK — Panasonic Lumix S5 leads by 9.0
TIGHTESTAutofocus — dead heat between the top two
02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

MARK IILUMIX S5
AutofocusiTIED AT 7.5
MARK II7.5
LUMIX S57.5
BATTERYiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +1.0
MARK II6.0
LUMIX S57.0
BuildiTIED AT 8.5
MARK II8.5
LUMIX S58.5
DESIGNiCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +0.5
MARK II9.0
LUMIX S58.5
FEATURESiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.8
MARK II8.0
LUMIX S58.8
Image QualityiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.5
MARK II8.5
LUMIX S59.0
OPTICSiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.3
MARK II8.5
LUMIX S58.8
PERFORMANCEiTIED AT 8.5
MARK II8.5
LUMIX S58.5
VIDEOGRAPHYiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +1.2
MARK II8.0
LUMIX S59.2
VideoiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +1.0
MARK II8.0
LUMIX S59.0
ValueiCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +7.5
MARK II7.5
LUMIX S50.0
DOXMARKiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +9.0
MARK II0.0
LUMIX S59.0
THE VERDICTiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +8.7
MARK II0.0
LUMIX S58.7
03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT
SWEET SPOTPREMIUM PICKBUDGET TIERPOOR VALUE$938$1,279$1,620$1,9618.58.78.9PRICE →SCORE ↑BEST DEALCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix S5
SCORE PER $100 · RANKED
01Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II0.97BEST DEAL
02Panasonic Lumix S50.44
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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN
SPECS
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II$8995W8.7
Panasonic Lumix S5$1,99927W8.7
AF Pointsi
31
225← BEST +626%
Subject Detectioni
Face Detection, Tracking AF
Human, Animal (head, body, eye)
Burst RateFPSi
30 fps← BEST +329%
7 fps
Battery HealthWHi
4.5 Wh
16 Wh
Removable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery Level IndicatoriSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery PowerMAHi
1250 mAh
2200 mAh
Rechargeable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Full Charge Shotsi
230
470 shots (CIPA LVF)
Battery VoltageVi
3.6 V
7.2 V← BEST +100%
Battery Modeli
NB-13L
DMW-BLK22
Card Slotsi
Single SD/SDHC/SDXC
Dual (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I)
Weather Sealingi
No
Yes← BEST
Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi
230 shots
470 shots← BEST +104%
WeightGi
340 g← 52% lighter
714 g
Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i
No
Yes, splash/dust resistant
Screen Resolutioni
1,040,000 dots
1,840,000 dots
Touch ScreeniSAME
Yes
Yes
System Camerai
No
Yes (mirrorless)
EVF ResolutionM DOTSiSAME
2.36 m dots
2.36 m dots
Screen SizeINCHiSAME
3 inch
3 inch
Hot Shoei
true
Yes
Flashi
Yes← BEST
No
Flip Out ScreeniSAME
Yes
Yes
VolumeCM³i
311.47 cm³
1032 cm³
Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME
0 °C
0 °C
Tilting Viewfinderi
N/A
No
EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME
120 Hz
120 Hz
WidthMMi
110.9 mm
132.6 mm← BEST +20%
HeightMMi
60.9 mm
102.5 mm← BEST +68%
Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME
40 °C
40 °C
Waterproof Depthi
0 m
0
Thicknessi
46.0 mm
76 mm
Dxomark Sensor Scorei
0
93← BEST
Dxomark Sports Scorei
0
24.9← BEST
Dxomark Landscape Scorei
0
14.5← BEST
Dxomark Portrait Scorei
0
25.5← BEST
Bluetooth VersioniSAME
4.2
4.2
Typei
Premium Compact
Mirrorless Full-Frame
ViewfinderiSAME
Electronic
Electronic
Viewfinder CoverageiSAME
100
100
WeightGi
339 g
714 g← BEST +111%
Processori
DIGIC 8
Venus Engine
Release Datei
2019-07-09
2020-09-02
Wi-Fi SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Dual Card Slotsi
No
Yes← BEST
Pixel Shift Shoti
No
Yes (High Resolution Mode)
Shoots RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Supports Lossless Compressed Rawi
No
Yes
Wi-Fi Versioni
802.11b/g/n
802.11ac
Supports A RemoteiSAME
Yes
Yes
HDMI SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
GPS SupportiSAME
No
No
Support Live Streamingi
No
Yes← BEST
Advanced Hot ShoeiSAME
No
No
Internal StorageiSAME
No
No
HDMI Versioni
Micro-HDMI (Type D)
2.0 (Type D Micro)
Internal Storage SizeiSAME
0 GB
0 GB
NFC SupportediSAME
No
No
USB Type-CiSAME
Yes
Yes
External Memory SlotiSAME
Yes
Yes
Sensori
1-inch CMOS
Full-Frame CMOS
ResolutionMPi
20.1 MP
24.2 MP← BEST +20%
ISO Rangei
125-12800
100-51200
Dynamic RangeSTOPSi
12.4 stops
14 stops← BEST +13%
Stabilizationi
Optical Image Stabilization
5-axis Sensor-Shift (IBIS)
Sensor Sizei
1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame)
Lens Mounti
No
Yes← BEST
Megapixelsi
20.1 MP
24.2 MP
Maximum ISOi
12,800
51,200← BEST +300%
Sensor Shift Stabilizationi
No
Yes← BEST
Continuous Shootingi
8 fps (AF-C), 30 fps (RAW burst)
7 fps (AF-S), 5 fps (AF-C)
Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME
No
No
Fastest Shutter Speedi
1/25000 sec
1/8000 sec
Focus Pointsi
31
225
Maximum Expanded ISOi
25600
204800
AF TrackingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual FocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Touch AutofocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual Shutter SpeediSAME
Yes
Yes
BSI SensoriSAME
Yes
Yes
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
1/2000 sec
1/250 sec
Manual White BalanceiSAME
Yes
Yes
Exposure Timei
30 sec
60-1/8000 sec
Image Stabilization Ratingi
8.8← BEST +35%
6.5
Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi
1/25000 sec
1/8000 sec
Can Combine Image Stabilizationi
No
Yes (Dual I.S. 2)
Can Create Panoramas In Camerai
—
No
Stacked Cmos Sensori
Yes← BEST
No
USB SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
USB Versioni
USB 3.1 Gen 1
3.2 Gen 1
Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i
2.4 µm
5.94 µm
Build QualityiSAME
8.5
8.5
ControlsiSAME
8.5
8.5
Autofocus PointsiSAME
7.5
7.5
Image Qualityi
8.5
9← BEST +6%
Video Qualityi
8
9← BEST +13%
Battery Lifei
6
7← BEST +17%
Low Light Performancei
7.5
8.5← BEST +13%
The Verdicti
The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is an outstanding premium compact camera, perfect for advanced users seeking a highly capable, portable device that doesn't compromise on image quality or features.
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
6.9
8.7← BEST +26%
Color Combinationi
8.2
10← BEST +22%
Video Recording ( Main Camera )i
4K 30p, Full HD 120p
4K 60p (APS-C crop), 4K 30p (full-frame)
Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME
No
No
Microphone Inputi
No
Yes← BEST
Audio Jacki
No
Yes← BEST
Timelapse FunctioniSAME
Yes
Yes
Movie Bit Ratei
120 Mbps (4K UHD 30p)
200 Mbps
24p Cinema Modei
No
Yes← BEST
Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME
Yes
Yes
Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME
Yes
Yes
Stereo MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
Max Videoi
4K 30p
4K 60p
Internal Colori
8-bit
10-bit 4:2:2
ROW WINS
5
27
05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS
THE ALL-ROUNDER
Best overall
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IICANON8.7
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 PowerShot G5 X Mark IICANON8.7
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 PowerShot G5 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 PowerShot G5 X Mark II (0.0)
06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF
#1CANON0.0
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
“The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is a premium compact camera offering excellent image quality and versatility for enthusiasts on the go.”
DESIGN 9.0
Build 8.5
Wins Burst Rate
Wins Removable Battery
TRADE-OFFModest battery life (CIPA 230 shots)
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 Image Quality
Wins Overall Rating
TRADE-OFFContrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking
BEST FOR DOXMARKBest price →
Still deciding? The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is the safest pick.
COMPOSITE 8.7/10 · WINS 2 OF 13 CATEGORIES
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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is our overall pick, scoring 8.7/10 against 8.7/10 for the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera. Current starting prices span $899–$1,999. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

  • Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II leads overall with a 8.7 total score.
  • Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II wins 48 comparable specs with a 34% weighted win rate.
  • Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
  • Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIWINNER 8.7/10

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is a premium compact camera offering excellent image quality and versatility for enthusiasts on the go.

Pros

  • + Excellent image quality (1-inch sensor)
  • + Compact and portable design
  • + Fast 30fps RAW burst shooting
  • + Pop-up EVF and tilting touchscreen

Cons

  • − Modest battery life (CIPA 230 shots)
  • − No external microphone input
  • − No weather sealing

Best for: Travel photography · Street photography · Vlogging and content creation

“<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is an outstanding premium compact camera, perfect for advanced users seeking a highly capable, portable device that doesn't compromise on image quality or features.</p>”

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 PowerShot G5 X Mark II or Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II scores highest overall (8.7/10). 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 PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II better value than the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II starts around $899 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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