Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z50 IIvs OM System TG-7

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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Nikon Z50 II Nikon Z50 II (2024) From £899 Best for All-round photography View Z50 II
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OM System OM System TG-7 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.

All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.

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.

↓ 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

Z50 II (2024)

  • You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
  • You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
  • You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system

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)Z50 II (2024)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £4,299 £899 £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/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (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 mechanical, 30fps electronic 20fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 385g body only 253g
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 2.36M dots 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 USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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