EOS RPvs Lumix S5 IIX
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos rp is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 iix is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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