Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z30vs OM System TG-7
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
From £449
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
View OM System TG-7
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
- You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
- You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, om system tg-7 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Z30 (2022) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £479 | £449 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.9MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 405g body only | 253g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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