Canon EOS 90Dvs Lumix S5 IIvs Nikon D7500

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS 90D Canon Canon EOS 90D (2019) From £849 Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts View Canon EOS 90D
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Lumix Lumix S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) From £1999 Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 II
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Nikon Nikon D7500 Nikon Nikon D7500 (2017) From £899 Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters View Nikon D7500

Which should you buy?

Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.

Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.

Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS 90D (2019)

  • You're invested in Canon EF DSLR lenses and don't want to switch systems
  • You shoot wildlife or sports and prefer an optical viewfinder
  • You want a mid-range DSLR upgrade without going mirrorless

Lumix S5 II (2023)

  • You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
  • You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
  • You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance

Nikon D7500 (2017)

  • You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
  • You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
  • Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment

Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS 90D (2019)Lumix S5 II (2023)Nikon D7500 (2017)
Price £849 £1,999 £899
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)
Resolution 32.5MP 24.2MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 8fps mechanical
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) 740 shots (CIPA) ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)
Weight 701g body only 740g body only 640g body only
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Leica L-mount Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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