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EOS M5vs Lumix G9 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M5 (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Portrait View EOS M5
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Lumix Lumix G9 II Lumix Lumix G9 II (2023) Starting from £1499 new Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters View Lumix G9 II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.

Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS M5 (2016)

  • Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
  • Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
  • Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
  • Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera

Lumix G9 II (2023)

  • Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
  • G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
  • Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
  • Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made

Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS M5 (2016)Lumix G9 II (2023)
Price £350 £1,499
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 24.2MP 25.2MP
Video 1080p/60p 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 9fps 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)
Battery Life ~295 shots (CIPA) 680 shots (CIPA)
Weight 427g (body only) 658g body only
Dimensions 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon EF-M mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre EOS M5Lumix G9 II
Travel
8.0
7.0
Portrait
8.0
7.0
Street
8.0
Casual
8.0
Landscape
7.5
9.0
Sports & Action
6.5
9.0
Vlogging & Video
5.5
9.0
Wildlife
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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