EOS R5 Cvs OM-1
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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The eos r5 c has the highest resolution at 45mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 C (2022) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,799 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame CMOS — Cinema EOS colour science | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 8K RAW internal, 8K/30p, 4K/120p — Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2, C-Log3 | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — subject tracking with Intelligent AF | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 8 stops (with IS lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 680g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.0 × 88.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 5.76M-dot OLED | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B slots | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 12G-SDI, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm XLR via adapter, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 C | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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