Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Mirrorless · 24 MP · Full Frame · 4K video
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
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Panasonic · Mirrorless · 24 MP · Full Frame · 6K video
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS R6 Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II are both full-frame mirrorless cameras, released in 2022 and 2023. The Canon is the lighter carry at 588 g against 740 g, and their bodies measure 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm and 134 × 102 × 90 mm. Each camera belongs to a different native system, with the Canon using the RF mount and the Panasonic the Leica L mount. Lenses do not swap between them, so your choice of mount decides the glass you can build around. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2022 | 2023 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 11, 2022 | January 4, 2023 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm | 134 x 102 x 90 mm |
| Camera weight | 588 g | 740 g |
| Optics | 83/100 | 73/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe EOS R6 Mark II is the stronger pick for fast-moving subjects such as birds in flight. It shoots at up to 40 fps where the Lumix DC-S5 II reaches 9 fps, and its 4897 autofocus points far outnumber the Panasonic's 779. Handheld and static work is where the two align: both pair a 24 MP full-frame CMOS sensor with in-body stabilisation for slower shutter speeds, and both reach 1/8000 second for wide apertures in bright light. Their electronic viewfinders sit 10,000 dots apart at 3.69M and 3.68M dots. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
24 x 36 | 35.6 x 23.8 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 Full Frame | Full Frame |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
40 fps045 | 9 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon RF | Leica L |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic X | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
1024003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
5030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
2048003003280000 | 2048003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 6044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
800080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
48970300 | 7790300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 369000009900000 | 368000009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 96/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe Lumix DC-S5 II is the better tool for serious video projects. It records up to 6K against the Canon's 4K ceiling, keeping more detail for cropping and reframing in the edit. Its 120 fps maximum video frame rate, against 60 fps on the EOS R6 Mark II, allows stronger slow motion for fast action. The workflow basics match, since both record MPEG-4 and MOV files and both include a built-in timelapse mode for condensing a sunset or a building project into seconds. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K |  6K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 5952 x 3968 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 72/100 | 85/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Lumix DC-S5 II has the sharper rear screen for reviewing footage or checking focus, with 2,360,000 dots against 1,620,000 on the EOS R6 Mark II. Both are 3-inch touch panels that flip out fully, which makes waist-level macro shots and self-framed video straightforward. Useful features match: both bodies have weather sealing for rain or dust, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for phone transfers, and a hot shoe for an external flash. Neither has a built-in flash or GPS, so geotagging travel photos needs a separate solution. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
16200001150001500000 | 23600001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 68/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryBoth cameras carry two card slots, so you can keep a second card loaded and swap less often at a busy shoot. Both charge over USB between locations, and their battery ratings sit close together at 370 shots for the Lumix DC-S5 II and 360 shots for the Canon. One practical split favours the Canon: its slots accept UHS-II SD cards, so a fast card can clear the 40 fps buffer more quickly during long bursts. The Panasonic accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC cards. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | LP-E6NH | Rechargeable Li-ion |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
360 shots1505000 | 370 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Canon EOS R6 Mark II for action photography: 40 fps bursts and 4897 focus positions are decisive for sports, wildlife and running children, and it is the lighter body for a day of walking.
Choose the Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II if video leads your work. Its 6K recording and 120 fps slow-motion ceiling suit hybrid shooters and heavy croppers in post, and its sharper rear screen helps on set. For static subjects, both offer the same 24 MP resolution and in-body stabilisation, so neither pulls ahead.