EOS R10vs EOS R7vs Lumix S5 II
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS R10 (2022)
- You're buying your first serious interchangeable-lens camera
- You want reliable animal and people tracking without a steep learning curve
- You want an APS-C body with access to Canon's full RF lens range
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
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 eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the eos r7, lumix s5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | EOS R7 (2022) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,399 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 612g (body, battery, card) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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