Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs OM System TG-7vs Pentax K-3 Mark III

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 System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7
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Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) From £1699 Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers View Pentax K-3 Mark III

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.

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.

Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.

↓ 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 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

Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)

  • You're a committed DSLR photographer with significant investment in Pentax glass
  • You shoot in extreme weather conditions and place build quality and reliability above everything
  • You prefer optical viewfinder performance and want the best modern APS-C DSLR available

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)OM System TG-7 (2023)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £4,299 £449 £1,699
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 12MP BSI CMOS 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 45.0MP 12.0MP 25.7MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) Digital IS 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 20fps 12fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 253g 820g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps None Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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