EOS R50vs EOS R7vs Lumix S5
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the eos r7, lumix s5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | EOS R7 (2022) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £1,399 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 612g (body, battery, card) | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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