Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs Sigma fp

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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OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) From £699 Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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Sigma Sigma fp Sigma Sigma fp (2019) From £1499 Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers View Sigma fp

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 & 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.

Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.

↓ 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

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

Sigma fp (2019)

  • You're a filmmaker building a cinema rig where the smallest full-frame body is essential
  • You want L-mount compatibility to pair with Sigma Art or Leica SL lenses
  • You prioritise video and cinema colour over stills ergonomics and functionality

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, olympus om-d e-m5 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)Sigma fp (2019)
Price £4,299 £699 £1,499
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 20.4MP 24.6MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical 18fps electronic
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 390 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 414g body only 422g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots None
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.15" fixed touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds Leica L-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter)
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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