Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs OM-5vs Ricoh GR III
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
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-5 (2022)
- You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
- You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
- You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the om-5 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, om-5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | OM-5 (2022) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 414g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| 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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