Canon EOS 90Dvs Lumix S5 IIvs OM-5

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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OM System OM-5 OM System OM-5 (2022) From £899 Best for Outdoor & adventure View OM-5

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.

Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.

↓ 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

OM-5 (2022)

  • You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
  • You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
  • You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies

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)OM-5 (2022)
Price £849 £1,999 £899
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 32.5MP 24.2MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) 740 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 701g body only 740g body only 414g body only
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Leica L-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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