Canon EOS 90Dvs Lumix GH5 II
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- DSLR photographers who aren't ready to switch to mirrorless
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want optical viewfinder tracking
- Canon APS-C DSLR users upgrading to 32.5MP and faster burst
- Photographers who prefer the battery life and handling of a traditional DSLR
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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