Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Lumix S5 IIvs Nikon Zfc
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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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 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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the nikon zfc 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 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Lumix S5 II (2023) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £1,999 | £799 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 740g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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