EOS R5vs OM System TG-7
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
View EOS R5
VS
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
View OM System TG-7
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.
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Quick take: The eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £449 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 253g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — |
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