Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS RPLumix DC-S5 II
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
      MSRP$1299 (body), $1999 (w/EF adapter and EF 24-105mm STM IS lens), $2299 (w/RF 24-105mm F4L IS lens)$1999.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels27.1 Megapixel25.28 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 40,000100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,40050 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      ProcessorDIGIC 8Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6240 x 41606000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Phase Detect
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-5 to +18 EV-6 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4779779
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Lens MountCanon RFLeica L
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with static touch control
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,840k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1-4 to +2
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)9.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps30.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 26.2 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 30 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Auto*
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction*
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off *For iA only.
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock
      The metering mode for AE lock after focus can be customized
      Manual AE lock
      In the Fv, P, Tv, Av and M modes, enabled with the AE lock button. (Press again to update.)
      Enabled in all metering modes
      Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      DxO Low Light ISO2977
      DxO Color Depth24.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.9
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps [120 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [13 to 26 Mbps]
      H.264/H.265/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      5952 x 3968 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      5952 x 3136 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 150 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21605952 x 3968
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesUHD 4K: 3840 x 2160
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      HD: 1280 x 720
      12-Bit via HDMI
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurvePanasonic V-Gamut, V-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 minunlimited
      Terminals Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Lumix Sync
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control
      *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via cable or smartphone 2.5mm
      Environmental Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%10 to 80%
      Physical Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Dimensions133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.35 x 2.76")134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55")
      Weight (inc. batteries)485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.4 x 8.8 x 6"13.4 x 7.4 x 6.6"
      Package Weight2.3 lb2.65 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Battery PackLP-E17DMW-BLJ31
      Battery Life250 shots370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium alloy, with some parts of aluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibreMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor shift type


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