EOS Mvs Lumix S5 II
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 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.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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 S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
More comparisons with EOS M
Camera family history