Canon EOS R3vs Leica M11vs Lumix S5
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
Leica M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix s5 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, lumix s5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Leica M11 (2022) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £7,999 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | None | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 4.5fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 530g body only | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica M-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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