EOS R5vs Z5
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife — EOS R5 (2020): A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
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
EOS R5 (2020)
- Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
- Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
- R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results
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 eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £999 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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