Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Content Creators Starting Out — DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023): The Osmo Pocket 3 with everything you need to start creating — wide-angle lens, ND filters, and tripod included for a complete creator kit.
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 RP (2019)
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
Lumix S5 (2020)
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £499 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Face/subject tracking AF | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 20fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 166 mins video | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 179g (camera only) | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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