EOS R100vs Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Lumix S5 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R100 Canon EOS R100 (2023) From £529 Best for First camera / beginner photography View EOS R100
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Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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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?

First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

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

EOS R100 (2023)

  • First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
  • Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
  • Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
  • Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

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 r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, lumix s5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R100 (2023)Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Lumix S5 II (2023)
Price £529 £4,299 £1,999
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP 45.0MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 6.5fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA) 570 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 356g (body, battery, card) 746g body only 740g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-mount Canon RF Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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