EOS Mvs Lumix GH5 II
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
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 lumix gh5 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £899 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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