Canon EOS RP EOS RP Black 2019
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS RP EOS RP Black 2019
The Canon EOS RP is widely praised as an affordable entry point into full-frame mirrorless photography, with users loving its lightweight build, excellent image quality, and user-friendly interface. Many appreciate the value for money, especially when paired with the RF 24-105mm kit lens, and note it's a great upgrade from crop-sensor DSLRs. However, common criticisms include a small and dim viewfinder, slow burst rate, limited 4K video autofocus, and poor battery life. Some users also report reliability issues and frustration with third-party lens compatibility.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact body
- Excellent image quality
- Great value for money
- User-friendly interface and menus
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- Small and dim viewfinder
- Slow burst rate
- Limited 4K video autofocus
- Poor battery life
- No in-body image stabilization
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic hybrid camera that finally brings phase-detect autofocus to the L-mount lineup. Users highlight its excellent video features, including a fan for unlimited recording, great stabilization, and beautiful color science, all at a very competitive price. A few long-term users report a shutter button issue, and some note the limited lens selection compared to Sony, but the vast majority consider it the best value full-frame camera under $2,000.
Pros
- Excellent phase-detect autofocus
- Great video quality and codecs
- Internal fan prevents overheating
- Outstanding image stabilization
- Beautiful color science
Cons
- Shutter button issue after extended use
- Limited lens selection compared to Sony
- APS-C crop in 4K 60p
- Rolling shutter at fast pans
- External monitor disables internal display info
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS RP EOS RP | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 26.200000762939453 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | L2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 4779 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 5 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 25 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4 | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | 270 shots | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS RP EOS RP Black 2019
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Canon EOS RP EOS RP Black 2019 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
