Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Lumix S5 II
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £4299 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
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 & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £1,999 |
| 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/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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