Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, especially for sports and wildlife, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the original R5. However, several reviewers report overheating issues during extended use, particularly in warm conditions, and some express disappointment with high ISO noise and occasional freezing or autofocus failures. The camera's pre-capture and eye-tracking features are game-changers for action photography, but the need for new LP-E6P batteries to unlock full functionality is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus speed and accuracy
- Excellent for sports and wildlife photography
- Pre-capture feature for action shots
- Eye-tracking autofocus works well
- Improved viewfinder with no blackout
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- High ISO noise at higher settings
- Occasional freezing and lockups
- Autofocus failures in some conditions
- Requires new LP-E6P batteries for full functionality
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
This user switched from the Lumix G9M2 to the OM System OM-1 Mark II for "run and gun" shooting and found it excellent, especially for mountain bike races. They praise its fast sensor readout, highlights exposure mode that improves shadow detail in raw files, and 10-bit video. However, the reviewer notes the lack of a true auto mode and the inability to edit previous forum posts, while also pointing out that custom modes can save configuration changes. The Q&A section contains numerous unanswered questions and a complaint about inaccurate product specs regarding integrated flash and included memory card.
Pros
- fast sensor readout
- highlights exposure mode improves shadow detail
- 10-bit video recording
- custom modes save configuration changes
- 2x crop assignable to lens button
Cons
- no true auto mode
- cannot edit previous forum posts
- inaccurate product specs on flash and memory card
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II | OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | DIGIC Accelerator | TruePic X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4/XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 5.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.68 kg★ | 2.26 kg |
| Battery Life | 320 shots | 520 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (25th percentile)
Pricing
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
