Canon EOS 90Dvs Lumix S5vs Lumix S5 II

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 Lumix Lumix S5 (2020) From £1699 Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting View Lumix S5
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Lumix Lumix S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) From £1999 Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 II

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.

Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.

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.

↓ 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 (2020)

  • Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
  • Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
  • Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
  • L-mount system users building a versatile kit

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

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 (2020)Lumix S5 II (2023)
Price £849 £1,699 £1,999
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 32.5MP 24.2MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) ~470 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 701g body only 714g (body, battery, card) 740g body only
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Leica L-mount Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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