Canon EOS R3vs DJI Action 5 Provs Lumix G9 II
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
View DJI Action 5 Pro
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Adventure, Outdoor Sports & Action — DJI Action 5 Pro (2024): DJI's best action camera — 4K/120p from a large 1/1.3" sensor, 20m waterproofing without a housing, and the best EIS stabilisation in any action camera.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
- You shoot adventure sports, cycling, skiing, surfing, or travel
- You want the best stabilisation and video quality in a wearable action cam
- You need long battery life for extended outdoor use without recharging
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
- You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
- You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £349 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 50.0MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 145g | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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