EOS R1vs OM-5
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The eos r1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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