EOS R5vs S1 II
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife — EOS R5 (2020): A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
EOS R5 (2020)
- Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
- Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
- R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the s1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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