Leica SL3 vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EOS R5 Mark II has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. the EOS R5 Mark II is better for wildlife, sports.
Choose the SL3 for
- more resolution (60MP vs 45MP)
- more lenses in our database (64 vs 36)
Choose the EOS R5 Mark II for
- faster bursts (30fps vs 15fps)
- a lighter body (746g vs 769g)
- a lower price (from £3,199)
Specs side by side
| Spec | SL3 | EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full frame, 60MP | Full frame, 45MP |
| Mount | L-Mount (Lumix S, Leica SL) | Canon RF (full frame) |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Burst | 15 fps | 30 fps |
| Readout | — | ≈6 ms |
| Max ISO | 100,000 | 51,200 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | In-body |
| Video | 8K 30p | 8K 60p RAW |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 769 g | 746 g |
| Battery | Leica BP-SCL6 | Canon LP-E6P |
| Card slots | CFexpress B + SD (UHS-II) | CFexpress B + SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | £5,920 | £4,399 |
| Used at MPB | £3,269–4,589 | £3,199–3,499 |
| Native lenses in our database | 64 (39 third-party) | 36 (14 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | EOS R5 Mark II |
| Sports & action | EOS R5 Mark II |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The SL3 uses L-Mount (64 lenses in our database, 39 third-party) and the EOS R5 Mark II uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses, 14 third-party). Batteries: Leica BP-SCL6 (about £150) vs Canon LP-E6P (about £99).
SL3 compatible lenses → · EOS R5 Mark II compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leica SL3 better than the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?
It depends on your priorities. The SL3 offers more resolution (60MP vs 45MP), more lenses in our database (64 vs 36); the EOS R5 Mark II offers faster bursts (30fps vs 15fps), a lighter body (746g vs 769g), a lower price (from £3,199).
Which is better for video, the SL3 or the EOS R5 Mark II?
They are closely matched for video (8K 30p vs 8K 60p RAW); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the SL3 or the EOS R5 Mark II?
The SL3 costs £5,920 new and from £3,269 used at MPB; the EOS R5 Mark II costs £4,399 new and from £3,199 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Leica SL3 lenses on the EOS R5 Mark II?
Not directly. The SL3 uses L-Mount and the EOS R5 Mark II uses Canon RF / RF-S; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.