Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs OM-1 IIvs 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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OM System OM-1 II OM System OM-1 II (2024) From £1499 Best for Wildlife & action View OM-1 II
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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.

Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.

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-1 II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
  • You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
  • You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade

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-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)OM-1 II (2024)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Price £4,299 £1,499 £1,999
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 45.0MP 20.4MP 20.0MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport)
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) 8.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical 120fps with AF tracking
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~520 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 561g body only 599g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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