Canon M vs Olympus E-P5
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Canon M vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Released July 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Released October 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-P3
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Following is a extensive overview of the Canon M versus Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is pretty close but the M (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M was unveiled 14 months prior to the E-P5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the M grades against the E-P5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Olympus E-P5
| M | E-P5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Canon M
| E-P5 | M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2013 |  | July 2012 | More modern by 14 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon M and Olympus E-P5
| M | E-P5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus E-P5 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M versus Olympus E-P5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M compared to the E-P5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and E-P5 is 89 and 85 respectively.
Canon M vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M and E-P5.
All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon M vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications
| Canon EOS M | Olympus PEN E-P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon EOS M | Olympus PEN E-P5 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-07-23 | 2013-10-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 31 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 23 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/320 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 298g (0.66 lbs) | 420g (0.93 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 65 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 827 | 895 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 shots | 330 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $510 | $389 |