Canon EOS R3vs Lumix S5 II
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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