Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Nikon Z8vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
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.
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
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
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 nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; 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) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £3,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 45.7MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 6-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 910g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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