Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic Lumix S5
Panasonic Lumix S5 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The EOS RP is the better pick for beginners, portraits; the Lumix S5 is better for landscapes, wildlife, sports, astrophotography, vlogging.
Choose the EOS RP for
- more resolution (26MP vs 24MP)
- a lighter body (485g vs 714g)
- a lower price (from £334)
Choose the Lumix S5 for
- faster bursts (7fps vs 5fps)
- better low-light performance
- in-body image stabilisation
- weather sealing
- more lenses in our database (64 vs 36)
- a newer design (2020)
Specs side by side
| Spec | EOS RP | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full frame, 26MP | Full frame, 24MP |
| Mount | Canon RF (full frame) | L-Mount (Lumix S, Leica SL) |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Burst | 5 fps | 7 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 40,000 | 51,200 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | In-body |
| Video | 4K 24p (crop) | 4K 60p (crop) |
| Weather sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 485 g | 714 g |
| Battery | Canon LP-E17 | Panasonic DMW-BLK22 |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-II) | 2× SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £334–484 | £479–574 |
| Native lenses in our database | 36 (14 third-party) | 64 (39 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | EOS RP |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | EOS RP |
| Landscape | Lumix S5 |
| Wildlife & animals | Lumix S5 |
| Sports & action | Lumix S5 |
| Astrophotography | Lumix S5 |
| Vlogging & video | Lumix S5 |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The EOS RP uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses in our database, 14 third-party) and the Lumix S5 uses L-Mount (64 lenses, 39 third-party). Batteries: Canon LP-E17 (about £45) vs Panasonic DMW-BLK22.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EOS RP better than the Panasonic Lumix S5?
It depends on your priorities. The EOS RP offers more resolution (26MP vs 24MP), a lighter body (485g vs 714g), a lower price (from £334); the Lumix S5 offers faster bursts (7fps vs 5fps), better low-light performance, in-body image stabilisation.
Which is better for video, the EOS RP or the Lumix S5?
They are closely matched for video (4K 24p (crop) vs 4K 60p (crop)); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the EOS RP or the Lumix S5?
The EOS RP costs No longer sold new new and from £334 used at MPB; the Lumix S5 costs No longer sold new new and from £479 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Canon EOS RP lenses on the Lumix S5?
Not directly. The EOS RP uses Canon RF / RF-S and the Lumix S5 uses L-Mount; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.