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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs GH5 II
Quick take: The Canon EOS R8 Mark II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the GH5 II is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | GH5 IILumix · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729 | £979Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | 410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card)Best | 727g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 3.1, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
GH5 II
Portrait
8.3/10
5.7/10
Street
6.9/10
5.2/10
Travel
6.6/10
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
5.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
5.5/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
6.1/10
Documentary
7.7/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
6.0/10
Landscape
6.4/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
6.3/10
Casual
5.8/10
4.8/10
Food
8.0/10
6.2/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.3/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.1/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
5.2/10
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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