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EOS R7 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Quick take: The EOS R7 has the highest resolution at 32MP; the OM-D E-M5 Mark II is the most affordable.
Where the EOS R7 wins
- Resolution: 32.5MP
- Burst Rate: 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout)
- Battery Life: ~770 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 8.1 vs 5.0
- Street: 6.7 vs 5.9
Where the OM-D E-M5 Mark II wins
- Cheaper new: £124 vs £1,349
- Weight: 417g (with battery and card)
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R7 — Wildlife, Sports & Action: The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
OM-D E-M5 Mark II — Travel & Landscape: The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
Who should buy what
EOS R7 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R7Canon · 2022 | OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,349 | £124 usedBest |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout)Best | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA)Best | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 417g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R7
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Portrait
8.1/10
5.0/10
Street
6.7/10
5.9/10
Travel
6.6/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
4.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
4.2/10
Filmmaking
6.8/10
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Documentary
7.7/10
4.6/10
Sports & Action
8.4/10
5.4/10
Landscape
6.5/10
5.4/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
6.1/10
Casual
5.8/10
4.3/10
Food
7.6/10
5.9/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.1/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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