Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs X-H2vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

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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Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 (2022) From £1399 Best for High-res stills & landscape View X-H2
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OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) From £699 Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

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.

High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.

Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.

↓ Full specifications below

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

X-H2 (2022)

  • You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
  • You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
  • You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup

Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)

  • You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
  • You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
  • Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)X-H2 (2022)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Price £4,299 £1,399 £699
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 45.0MP 40.2MP 20.4MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 7-stop IBIS 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~680 shots (CIPA) 390 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 660g body only 414g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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