Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs OM-D E-M10 IVvs 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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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 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.

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.

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

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 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)OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £4,299 £469 £449
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 20.3MP 12.0MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops Digital IS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 15fps 20fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~360 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 383g body only 253g
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification None
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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