Canon
EOS R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
EOS R5 C is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R5 C
Wins
Lumix BGH1
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 C has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R5 C has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- AEOS R5 C has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 10.2 MP)
- AEOS R5 C has higher Max video bit rate (1360 Mbps vs 400 Mbps)
- BLumix BGH1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 220 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R5 C
142 × 102 × 112 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
EOS R5 C is 49mm wider, 9mm taller, and 34mm thicker than Lumix BGH1.
EOS R5 C is 225 g heavier than Lumix BGH1.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm EOS R5 C · 78mm Lumix BGH1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 C
142 × 102 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5 C
142 × 112 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix BGH1
93 × 78 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 C
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix BGH1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5 C
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix BGH1
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 C
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142.2, 101.6, 111.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, AVC-LongG, AVC-Intra…
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
Resolution
45 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
1360 Mbps vs 400 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix BGH1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, MOV
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 220 shots — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Weight
545 g vs 770 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R5 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R5 C or Lumix BGH1?
EOS R5 C scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix BGH1 — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 C and Lumix BGH1?
EOS R5 C is 45 MP and Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP, so the EOS R5 C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the EOS R5 C and Lumix BGH1?
EOS R5 C does not have IBIS, while Lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 C or the Lumix BGH1?
EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix BGH1 reaches 14 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 C and Lumix BGH1?
EOS R5 C weighs 770 g and Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 225 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 C and Lumix BGH1 record 4K video?
EOS R5 C: 4K up to 120p. Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 C and Lumix BGH1 weather sealed?
EOS R5 C: Yes. Lumix BGH1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 220 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 C and 640 shots for the Lumix BGH1, giving the Lumix BGH1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 C launched at $4,499 and Lumix BGH1 at $3,499. The Lumix BGH1 is $1,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.