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Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Panasonic LUMIX S9

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CanonEOS R5 Mark IIPanasonicLUMIX S9
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2024June 2024
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated stacked CMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions36 × 24 mm35.6 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution45 MP24.2 MP
Largest image8192 × 54646000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–51200100–51200
Sensor detailFull-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS; 45 million effective and approximately 50.3 million total pixels; fixed low-pass filter and integrated cleaningMaker approximately 24.2 million effective and 25.3 million total pixels; 35.6 × 23.8 mm CMOS. Native 3:2 stills 6000×4000; high-resolution composites up to 12000×8000 are separate from native output
Image formats14-bit RAW/C-RAW, JPEG and 10-bit HEIF; neural-network upscaling to 179 MP is processed output, not native sensor resolution; Dual Pixel RAW requires firmware 1.3.0 or laterJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; sRGB/Adobe RGB; 4K Photo is not supported
ISO detailNormal still-photo ISO 100–51200, expandable to 50–102400; movie range depends on colour profileStandard stills ISO 100–51200; expanded 50/102400/204800. V-Log and HLG have different standard and expanded ranges
Image processorDIGIC X and DIGIC Accelerator–
Lens and shooting
Lens mountCanon RFL-Mount
StabilisationSensor shiftLens and sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst30 fps9 fps
Lens detailRF and RF-S directly; EF/EF-S with EF-EOS R adapters; EF-M incompatible; RF-S/EF-S use approximately 1.6× crop–
AutofocusDual Pixel Intelligent AF; 1053 automatic areas, 5850 still-photo or 4500 movie selectable positions; eye-control selection, people/animal/vehicle recognition and registered-person priority; Action Priority has sport and firmware restrictionsPhase/contrast hybrid TTL AF; AFS/AFC/MF, tracking/full-area/zones/single-area/pinpoint. Current Japan recognition includes people, animals, cars, motorcycles, trains and aircraft; maker firmware version 1.1 added trains/aircraft and additional vehicle target parts, rather than assumed launch support
ShutterMechanical/electronic first curtain 30–1/8000 second; electronic 30–1/32000 second; Bulb available; range depends on modeElectronic shutter only; stills 60–1/8000 second, with maximum exposure shorter above ISO 1600. Time mode approximately 60 seconds; Bluetooth remote permits Bulb under maker restrictions
Burst detailUp to 30 fps electronic or 12 fps mechanical/first curtain; electronic buffer approximately 200 JPEG or 93/86 RAW with CFexpress/SD respectively; pre-continuous shooting saves up to 15 preceding frames; lens, power, card and settings affect ratesNormal full-resolution electronic H burst 9 fps AFS/MF or 8 fps AFC; at least 55 RAW, 35 RAW+JPEG or 120 JPEG frames under maker test/media conditions. SH/SH PRE is a separate 30 fps AFS/AFC/MF burst limited to 36 frames (approximately 1.2 seconds), excluded from the headline continuous-burst figure; medium/low-speed modes have different buffers
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor-shift IBIS coordinated with compatible lenses; up to 8.5 stops centre and 7.5 periphery under CIPA 2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with RF 24-105mm F2.8L IS USM Z at 105 mm; Movie Digital IS is separateFive-axis sensor-shift B.I.S. rated five stops with S-R2060 at 60 mm; compatible-lens Dual I.S.2 rated 6.5 stops with S-E70200 at 200 mm, CIPA yaw/pitch conditions. Electronic video stabilisation and Boost I.S. are separate modes, not the basis of the Dual I.S.2 stills rating
FlashExternal Speedlite support; full-frame sync 1/200 second mechanical, 1/250 first curtain or 1/160 electronic; crop-mode sync rates differNo built-in flash and no external-flash support; accessory shoe is a cold shoe
Video
Highest video resolution8192 × 4320 at 59.94 fps5952 × 3968 at 29.97 fps
Video detail17:9 Light RAW 8192 × 4320 up to 59.94/50 fps; standard RAW and compressed 8K up to 29.97 fps; DCI/UHD 4K up to 119.9/100 fps and Full HD up to 239.8/200 fps; Canon Log 2/3, proxy recording and 10-bit 4:2:2 options; optional CF-R20EP cooling grip required for maker's extended recording claim, not an included fanInternal 5952×3968 3:2 open-gate 6K at 29.97p, 4:2:0 10-bit HEVC Long GOP 200 Mbps; 5952×3136 17:9 also available. C4K/4K at 59.94p uses APS-C crop; Full HD high-speed modes have separate crop/frame-rate restrictions. Firmware 1.1 (9 October 2024) added a recording-limit menu and an option without the timer; internal temperature can still stop recording. Launch reviews' 10-minute 6K/15-minute 4K timer limits are historical, not the sole current setting. No cooling fan (TechRadar)
AudioInternal stereo microphone; microphone input and headphone output; four-channel 24-bit recording with compatible settings/accessoriesStereo built-in microphone and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone output. Maker internal microphone supports 48 kHz; MP4/MOV two-channel audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3.2″3″
Screen dots2,100,0001,840,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailFully articulating 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen with anti-smudge coating; top status panelThree-inch 3:2 capacitive touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots and 100% coverage (maker English manual); free-angle articulation (TechRadar). No EVF or optical viewfinder
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch OLED, approximately 5.76 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.76× magnification; refresh up to approximately 120 fps–
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)340 photographs470 photographs
Body weight656 g403 g
Release detailCanon Camera Museum confirms marketed August 2024; maker announcement promised August availability; no retail day inferredGerman maker confirms June 2024 availability; Japanese maker gives 20 June for its market. Month retained globally rather than treating the Japanese day as verified UK first sale
Recording mediaOne CFexpress Type B slot supporting CFexpress 2.0/VPG400 and capacity up to 2 TB; one UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slotOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I/UHS-II including V90 under format/recording restrictions
PortsUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2, full-size HDMI Type A, microphone/headphone sockets, N3 remote and PC sync; multi-function shoe; Ethernet requires optional BG-R20EP or CF-R20EPUSB-C USB 10 Gbps with charging/power supply; micro HDMI Type D and 3.5 mm microphone socket; no wired remote, headphone or flash-sync socket
Wireless connectionsUK maker specifies Wi-Fi 802.11ax 2×2 MIMO at 2.4/5/6 GHz with regional restrictions and Bluetooth 5.3; Asian page excludes 6 GHz, so regional capability differsWi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n and 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0. Region-dependent channel rules; firmware 1.1 adds LUMIX Lab remote shooting and image-selection transfer, later security updates change connection behaviour
Battery life detailLP-E6P; maker claim at 23°C approximately 340 photographs with EVF or 630 with LCD; older LP-E6NH/LP-E6N restrict functionsDMW-BLK22; maker CIPA approximately 470 shots with S-R2060, 430 with S-R28200 or 450 with S-R1840 and SDXC. The headline uses the maker's explicitly qualified highest standard stills claim, not a conversion from video duration
ChargingUSB PD-E1/PD-E2; DR-E6P DC coupler requires PD-E2USB-C in-camera charging and USB power supply supported; Japan contents list no USB adapter or cable, so these are not assumed supplied
DimensionsApproximately 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 126 × 73.9 × 46.7 mm, excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 656 g body only; 746 g including battery and cardApproximately 403 g body only; 486 g with battery and SD card, lens excluded
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy body/chassis with glass-fibre polycarbonate components; dust- and water-resistant construction is not waterproofMaker Japan gives no dust/splash-resistance rating; operating range 0–40 °C. Metal body with leatherette covering (Tom's Guide)
In the box–Maker Japan lists battery pack, shoulder strap, body cap and accessory-shoe cover; regional kit lens/accessories vary

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