Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs S1 II
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £4299 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- Professional photographers who want 8K RAW and 45MP in one body
- R5 owners upgrading to faster AF, improved overheating, and neural network processing
- Wildlife and sports professionals who need high resolution and fast burst
- Hybrid shooters who demand the very best Canon has to offer
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the s1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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