Panasonic Lumix GH5 II
Micro Four Thirds · 2021
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
full-frame · 2024
Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Panasonic Lumix GH5 II lands at 82 and Canon EOS R5 Mark II at 95. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 13 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Panasonic Lumix GH5 II if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on photo (95 vs 82).
Ergonomics
TieCompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on autofocus (93 vs 78).
Value for money
Panasonic Lumix GH5 IISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Panasonic Lumix GH5 II more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $4,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix GH5 II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | full-frame |
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
Panasonic Lumix GH5 II
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Panasonic Lumix GH5 II vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Which is better, Panasonic Lumix GH5 II or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Panasonic Lumix GH5 II worth the price? +
At $1,699, Panasonic Lumix GH5 II delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ergonomics.
Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II worth the price? +
At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in photo.
Does Panasonic Lumix GH5 II or Canon EOS R5 Mark II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photo, Panasonic Lumix GH5 II or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on photo (95 vs 82). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Panasonic Lumix GH5 II or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on autofocus (93 vs 78). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.