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Canon EOS R5 Mark II — full-frame · 2024
Canon

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

full-frame · 2024

95
/ 100
From $4,299
VS
Canon EOS R5 Mark II wins by 17
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit — Micro Four Thirds · 2020
Olympus

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit

Micro Four Thirds · 2020

78
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict

Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II lands at 95 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit at 78. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 17 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance

Pick Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit if…

  • ✓Mature system, great used market
  • ✓Proven lens lineup
  • ✓Often on sale
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photo

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Compared on the photo sub-score

Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on photo (95 vs 78).

Ergonomics

Tie

Compared on the ergonomics sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on autofocus (93 vs 74).

Value for money

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit more score per dollar ($2,999 vs $4,299).

Canon EOS R5 Mark II 95
vs
78 Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit

Score breakdown

Canon EOS R5 Mark II
95
photo 95
video 91
autofocus 93
ergonomics 86
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit
78
photo 78
video 70
autofocus 74
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Canon EOS R5 Mark II versus Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit — full spec comparison
Spec Canon EOS R5 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit
Format
full-frame
Micro Four Thirds
Release year
2024
2020

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Pros
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • −Body price excludes lens
  • −Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • −Learning curve on menus

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • −Older AF system
  • −Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • −Firmware updates trailed off

FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit

Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 17. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II worth the price? +

At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in photo.

Is Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit worth the price? +

At $2,999, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.

Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photo, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on photo (95 vs 78). Compared on the photo sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with 24-70mm kit? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on autofocus (93 vs 74). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.