Between the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 II, the EOS R1 comes out ahead in af points, while the Lumix S5 II wins on weight. Overall, the EOS R1 scores 46 and the Lumix S5 II scores 46 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the EOS R1 if you care most about af points. The biggest gaps in its favor are af points.
Pick the Lumix S5 II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable sensor size, megapixels, max video, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Canon - EOS R1 wins
- ▲AF points — 35.17% more. 1053 vs 779.
Why Panasonic - Lumix S5 II wins
- ▲Weight — 375.00 g less. 740 vs 1115.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 204800lead | 51200 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6K | 6K |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053lead | 779 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1115 g | 740 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |
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