Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Nikon Z8vs 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 Nikon Z8 Nikon Nikon Z8 (2023) From £3999 Best for Sports, wildlife & hybrid professionals View Nikon Z8
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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.

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.

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

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

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 nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Nikon Z8 (2023)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £4,299 £3,999 £449
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 45.7MP 12.0MP
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
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 6-stop IBIS Digital IS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG 20fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 330 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 910g body only 253g
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps None
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting 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 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 USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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