Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs OM-5
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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the om-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £899 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| 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, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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