Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs OM-D E-M10 IVvs OM System OM-1 Mark II

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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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) From £469 Best for Travel & everyday View OM-D E-M10 IV
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OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) From £1999 Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports View OM System OM-1 Mark II

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 — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.

Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.

↓ 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

OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)

  • You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
  • You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
  • You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level

OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
  • You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
  • You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Price £4,299 £469 £1,999
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 45.0MP 20.3MP 20.0MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport)
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops 8.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 15fps 120fps with AF tracking
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~360 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 383g body only 599g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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