Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, especially for sports and wildlife, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the original R5. However, several reviewers report overheating issues during extended use, particularly in warm conditions, and some express disappointment with high ISO noise and occasional freezing or autofocus failures. The camera's pre-capture and eye-tracking features are game-changers for action photography, but the need for new LP-E6P batteries to unlock full functionality is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus speed and accuracy
- Excellent for sports and wildlife photography
- Pre-capture feature for action shots
- Eye-tracking autofocus works well
- Improved viewfinder with no blackout
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- High ISO noise at higher settings
- Occasional freezing and lockups
- Autofocus failures in some conditions
- Requires new LP-E6P batteries for full functionality
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
The camera is praised as a powerful hybrid workhorse with excellent autofocus, stabilization, and color science, especially for stills and open gate video. However, video-focused users complain about limited internal RAW recording (only cropped modes) and a confusing menu system. Some also note poor photo performance in certain conditions and a small included bag.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus
- Great stabilization
- Superb color science
- Open gate video
- Versatile hybrid features
Cons
- Limited internal RAW recording
- Confusing menu system
- Small included bag
- Poor photo performance in some conditions
- No full-frame internal RAW
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX S S1II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45 MP★ | 24.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC Accelerator | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4/XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 5.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.68 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 320 shots | 1150 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 33 specs.
