Panasonic S5 Mark II vs Canon R6 Mark II – Both of these cameras features the same sensor resolution, but as usual, the Canon R6 Mark II features advanced AI AF for fast-tracking and the Jpeg burst speed of the R6 Mark II touches the 40fps mark. Although the buffer capacity of the Canon is just half of the Panasonic S5 Mark II and u can store up to a Max of 70-100 image files in a single burst with Canon.
1. Senor and AF System
We are comparing the two specifications. Panasonic S5 mark II camera features a newly developed 24MP Sensor with Phase detect AF points and support of DFD still there. The Max burst speed of the Panasonic S5 Mark II is 30fps with an electronic shutter and the expandable ISO range is 50-204800. Since it’s Panasonic’s first full-frame camera so, we are not expecting blazing-fast AF performance like Canon R6 Mark II, but at least we will get a more accurate and fast AF system compared to its predecessor the Panasonic S5.
| Lens Mount | Panasonic S5 Mark II | Canon R6 Mark II | |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 25.28 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
Actual: 25.6 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
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| Sensor Type | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS | |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis | |
| Built-In ND Filter | None | None | |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video | Stills & Video |
| Panasonic S5 Mark II | Canon R6 Mark II | ||
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter, Electronic Shutter | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter | |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds Up to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/2000 to 60 Seconds Up to 30 Minutes Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds Up to 60 Seconds in Bulb Mode 1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode |
Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 30 Seconds |
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| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode | Bulb Mode | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Photo 100 to 51,200 in Auto Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video 100 to 51,200 |
100 to 102,400 in Manual, Auto Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800) | |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Multiple, Spot | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
| Metering Range | 0 to 18 EV | -3 to 20 EV | |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten | |
| Continuous Shooting | Mechanical Shutter Up to 9 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 999 Frames (Raw) / 1000+ Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 199 Frames (Raw) / 299+ Frames (JPEG) |
Mechanical Shutter Up to 12 fps at 24 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 110 Frames (Raw) Electronic Shutter Up to 40 fps at 24 MP for up to 190 Frames (JPEG) / 75 Frames (Raw) |
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| Interval Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay | 2/10-Second Delay |
2. Open Gate 6k 60FPS
Both of the camer able to record 6k video, but only Canon R6 Mark II with a faster image processor is able to shoot 6k 60fps and the Panasonic S5 Mark II remains limited to 6k 30fps in 4:2:2 10bit mode. The only issue with Canon is the output the 6K output is available only via the HDMI port.
3. Crippled 4k 60fps? 1.5X Crop in Panasonic S5 Mark II
Canon R6 Mark II Camera is able to shoot up to 4k 60fps uncropped which isn’t possible with the Panasonic S5 mark II camera since it’s limited to 4k 1.5x crop. So, if you like to shoot 4k HQ some music videos, or anything fast u would like to shoot to 4k 60fps.
4. Cooling vents in Panasonic S5 Mark II
Canon R6 mark II camera doesn’t overheat while shooting 4k 24 or 30 fps, but while you are shooting 4k @ 60fps you may face some overheating issues while shooting in hot and humid conditions. At the same time, the Panasonic S5 Mark II camera features an advanced heat sink unit and cooling vents. but, at the same time, 4k 60fps is heavily crippled and the camera doesn’t do full sensor readout while shooting 4k 60fps. So, yes in a way we do have some added advantages of cooling vents in Panasonic S5 Mark II, but they are not that useful due to cropped 4k 60fps, better to get R6 Mark II if ur interested in recording uncropped oversampled 4k.
5. DUAL NATIVE ISO
Dual native ISO isn’t a new feature in Panasonic S5 Mark II, even the Panasonic S5 was having from ISO 640 – 4000 in VLOG. I don’t know the exact reason why these camera makers (Sony and Canon) hide the Dual Native ISOs in their Pro Cameras like Canon R6 Mark II or A74, btw the sensor of both the camera uses dual Native ISO circuits, and during HIGH ISO test it’s visible to the Dual Native ISO high gain and low gain circuit working on the backend of the camera. But, in the end, the open Dual Native ISO Menu inside the Panasonic S5 Mark II camera makes it more usable for low-light situations.
6. Timecode | Waveforms | Live LUTS | Vectorscope
These are some essential ingredients for professional cinematographers out there, all these are only available in Panasonic S5 Mark II Camera and not in Canon R6 Mark II.
| Panasonic S5 mark II | Canon R6 Mark II |
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| 6K | 6k 24, 30 fps internal | 6k 24 60 FPS HDMI | |
| Internal Recording Mode |
[6K] 5952×3968 (3:2): 29.97p, 200Mbps (4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP) (H.265/HEVC, LPCM) 6K] 5952×3136 (17:9): 29.97p, 200Mbps (4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP) (H.265/HEVC, LPCM) [5.9K] 5888×3312 (16:9) at 29.97p, 200Mbps [C4K] 4096×2160 at 29.97p, 150Mbps [4K] 3840×2160 at 29.97p, 150Mbps [FHD] 1920×1080 at 119.88p, 150Mbps |
External 6K 60 FPS ProRes RAW Recording H.264/H.265/MPEG-4 4:2:2 10-Bit |
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| 4k 60fps | 1.5x Crop / APS-C Crop | Uncropped | |
| Dual Native ISO | Yes | No | |
| Time Code | Yes | No | |
| Audio Recording | AAC Audio LPCM Audio |
LPCM Audio AAC Audio |
Interface
| Panasonic S5 Mark II | Sony A74 | |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1 x HDMI Full Size (Type A) Output | 1 x Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output | 1 x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input |
1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Data/Tether Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Control Bluetooth |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None | No *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| None |
Monitor
| Panasonic S5 Mark II | Sony A74 | |
| Size | 3.0″ | 3.0″ |
| Resolution | 1,840,000 Dot | 1,620,000 Dot |
| Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Viewfinder
| Panasonic S5 Mark II | Sony A74 | |
| Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
| Resolution | 3,680,000 Dot | 3,690,000 Dot |
| Eye Point | 21 mm | 23 mm |
| Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.74x | Approx. 0.76x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +4 | -4 to +2 |
Focus
| Panasonic S5 Mark II | Sony A74 | |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: Yes Contrast Detection: 225 |
Photo, Video Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 1053 |
| Dedicated Object AI AF Modes | No | Yes |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -6 to +20 EV | -6.5 to +21 EV |
General
| Panasonic S5 Mark II | Sony A74 | |
| Battery Type | 1 x DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 2200 VDC, 7.2 mAh (Approx. 440 Shots) | 1 x LP-E6NH Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2130 mAh (Approx. 760 Shots) |
| HDMI Type | Full Size | Micro HDMI |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4″-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4″-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.22 x 3.82 x 3.22″ / 132.6 x 97.1 x 81.9 mm | 5.4 x 3.9 x 3.5″ / 138.4 x 98.4 x 88.4 mm |
| Weight | 657 g (Body Only) | 657 g (Body Only) |
Verdict: For Photographer and content creators Canon R6 Mark II is more recommended and for professional cinematographers Panasonic S5x Mark II.
