EOS Rvs Lumix S5
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
View Lumix S5
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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
EOS R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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 eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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