EOS R5 Cvs Z5
Canon
EOS R5 C (2022)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & hybrid commercial work
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Video, Documentary & Hybrid Commercial Work — EOS R5 C (2022): Canon's R5 reborn for cinema — 8K RAW unlimited, Cinema EOS colour science, and 45MP stills in a weather-sealed body.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
EOS R5 C (2022)
- Videographers and cinematographers who want Canon Cinema EOS quality in a compact, run-and-gun body
- Hybrid photographers who shoot high-end stills and need 8K RAW video capability in the same body
- Documentary filmmakers who want unlimited recording with a built-in fan
- RF lens owners who want to add a dedicated cinema body to their Canon system
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The eos r5 c has the highest resolution at 45mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 C (2022) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,799 | £999 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame CMOS — Cinema EOS colour science | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 8K RAW internal, 8K/30p, 4K/120p — Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2, C-Log3 | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — subject tracking with Intelligent AF | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 8 stops (with IS lens) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 680g body only | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.0 × 88.0mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 5.76M-dot OLED | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 12G-SDI, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm XLR via adapter, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 C | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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