Canon EOS C70 C70 Negro 2020
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS C70 C70 Negro 2020
The Canon C70 is widely praised for its incredible image quality, versatile codec options including internal raw, and excellent battery life. Users appreciate the built-in ND filters, reliable autofocus, and compact design that makes it a portable workhorse for run-and-gun shooting. Some drawbacks include the lack of an EVF and SDI port, as well as the crop sensor and only fair low-light performance, but overall it is considered a solid investment for documentary and event work.
Pros
- Incredible image quality
- Versatile codec options including internal raw
- Excellent battery life
- Built-in ND filters
- Reliable autofocus
Cons
- No electronic viewfinder (EVF)
- No SDI port
- Crop sensor
- Only fair low-light performance
- Build quality could be better
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 C70 C70 | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 8.850000381469727 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 160 | 100★ |
| Processor | DIG!C DV7 | L2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | MP4, H.264, RAW, JPEG | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.5"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 760,000 dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.17 kg | 0.66 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 100 shots | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS C70 C70 Negro 2020
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average af (1st percentile)1st %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
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
