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Canon EOS R5 C vs Panasonic Lumix S1R II

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The R5 C wins 2 of 7 scored specs (resolution, weight); the Panasonic Lumix S1R II wins 5 (burst, stabilization, battery (cipa)). The Panasonic Lumix S1R II is $201 cheaper.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, weight.
5 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, stabilization, battery (cipa).
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R5 C142 × 101 × 111 mm · 770 g
  • Panasonic Lumix S1R II134.3 × 102.3 × 91.8 mm · 795 g

Where they differ

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R5 CPanasonic Lumix S1R II
PRICE & SCORE
Price$3,199$2,998BEST
CameraFits score7.99.2BEST
PHOTO
Resolution45 MPBEST44.3 MP
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.20 fps40 fpsBEST
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.None8 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/8000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/16000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).PeoplePeople, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—20.6 ms · 8.1K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.Canon Log 3V-Log (ARRI LogC3 with paid DMW-SFU3A key)
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal 12-bit Cinema RAW Light (8K)Internal ProRes RAW + Blackmagic RAW over HDMI
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.NoYes
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphoneHeadphone only
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.MicroFull-size
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.320 shots350 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.770 gBEST795 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.5.76M-dot, 0.76×5.76M-dot, 0.78×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingMulti-angle
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.CFexpress B + SDCFexpress B + SD UHS-II
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFL-Mount Alliance
Native lenses60+80+

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