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Canon EOS R5 Mark II — full-frame · 2024
Canon

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

full-frame · 2024

95
/ 100
From $4,299
VS
Canon EOS R5 Mark II wins by 13
Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only — full-frame · 2020
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only

full-frame · 2020

82
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict

Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II lands at 95 and Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only at 82. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 13 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance

Pick Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only if…

  • ✓Mature system, great used market
  • ✓Proven lens lineup
  • ✓Often on sale
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photo

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Compared on the photo sub-score

Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on photo (95 vs 82).

Ergonomics

Tie

Compared on the ergonomics sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on autofocus (93 vs 78).

Value for money

Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $4,299).

Canon EOS R5 Mark II 95
vs
82 Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only

Score breakdown

Canon EOS R5 Mark II
95
photo 95
video 91
autofocus 93
ergonomics 86
Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only
82
photo 82
video 74
autofocus 78
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Canon EOS R5 Mark II versus Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only — full spec comparison
Spec Canon EOS R5 Mark II Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only
Format
full-frame
full-frame
Release year
2024
2020

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Pros
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • −Body price excludes lens
  • −Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • −Learning curve on menus

Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • −Older AF system
  • −Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • −Firmware updates trailed off

FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only

Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II worth the price? +

At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in photo.

Is Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only worth the price? +

At $1,999, Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ergonomics.

Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photo, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on photo (95 vs 82). Compared on the photo sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Panasonic Lumix S5 · Body only? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on autofocus (93 vs 78). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.