Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z5
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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.
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
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
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 canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £999 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
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