EOS Rvs Lumix GH5 II
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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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?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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 eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £899 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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