SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Panasonic Lumix S5 vs Canon EOS 6D
Direct specification breakdown comparing Panasonic's 24.2MP Leica L Mount-mount body against Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
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Panasonic Lumix S5 Advantages7 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 20.2MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (225pts vs 11pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (7fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (7fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (7fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (5stops vs 0stops)
- ✓Lighter Body (714g vs 770g)
Canon EOS 6D Advantages1 Spec Wins
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 440shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Panasonic Lumix S524.2 MP
✓ +4 MPCanon EOS 6D20.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Panasonic Lumix S5Full Frame Dual Native ISO CMOS
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Panasonic Lumix S535.6 × 23.8 mm
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Panasonic Lumix S53:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Panasonic Lumix S5Leica L Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Image Processor
Panasonic Lumix S5Venus Engine
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Panasonic Lumix S5225-Point DFD Contrast AF
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Panasonic Lumix S5225 points
✓ +214 ptsCanon EOS 6D11 points
AI Subject Detection
Panasonic Lumix S5Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Panasonic Lumix S57 fps
✓ +2.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Panasonic Lumix S57 fps
✓ +2.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Panasonic Lumix S57 fps
✓ +2.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Panasonic Lumix S51/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Panasonic Lumix S55 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +5 stopsCanon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Panasonic Lumix S54K60 10-bit
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Panasonic Lumix S54K60 10-bit at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Panasonic Lumix S510-bit 4:2:2 V-Log
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Panasonic Lumix S5Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Panasonic Lumix S53.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Panasonic Lumix S5Dual SD Slots (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I)
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Panasonic Lumix S52.36M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Panasonic Lumix S5440 shots
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +650 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Panasonic Lumix S5714 g
✓ 56g LighterCanon EOS 6D770 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Panasonic Lumix S5132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9 mm
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
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