Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs DJI Action 5 Provs Lumix GH6
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
View DJI Action 5 Pro
Which should you buy?
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.
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.
Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
Who should buy what
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
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 GH6 (2022)
- You're a video producer or documentary filmmaker who prioritises codec quality and recording flexibility
- You need unlimited recording times without overheating concerns
- You want professional video specifications at a price that makes commercial sense
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 R5 Mark II (2024) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £349 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 50.0MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Subject tracking AF | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps | 14fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 145g | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" 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 | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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