Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Fujifilm X-T4vs 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 Fujifilm X-T4 Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) From £999 Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts View Fujifilm X-T4
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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.

Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.

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

Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)

  • You want a capable hybrid camera for both stills and video shooting
  • You're considering a mirrorless upgrade from a DSLR
  • Note: the X-T5 offers better resolution for stills — consider it if video is secondary

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)Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Price £4,299 £999 £699
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 45.0MP 26.1MP 20.4MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 6.5-stop IBIS 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 600 shots (CIPA) 390 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 607g body only 414g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps 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 SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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