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Canon 750D vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
76
Overall
68
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58

Canon 750D vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Old Model is Canon 700D
Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 II
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Canon 750D vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 750D versus Olympus E-M5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the 750D (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The 750D was launched 2 years after the E-M5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 750D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 750D matches up against the E-M5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Olympus E-M5

 750D E-M5 
IntroducedFebruary 2015April 2012Newer by 34 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k610kSharper screen (+430k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Canon 750D

 E-M5 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Olympus E-M5

 750D E-M5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon 750D vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 750D comes with outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 has sizing of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 750D versus Olympus E-M5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 750D compared to the E-M5.

Canon 750D vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 750D and E-M5 is 66 and 81 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 750D and E-M5.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 750D because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 750D will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher 750D is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 750D vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography factors
78
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
70
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 750D
Street photography with Olympus E-M5
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography advice
60
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 CIPA)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography factors
65
has focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (440 per charge)
66
environment proofing
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography features
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M5 as a Vlogging camera
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon 750D vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Olympus E-M5
 Canon EOS 750dOlympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 750d Olympus OM-D E-M5
Otherwise known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-04-30
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 35
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 425 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 71
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.3
DXO Low light score 919 826
Other
Battery life 440 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $749 $799