Canon M5 vs OM System OM-1
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84 Overall
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96 Overall
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Canon M5 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
- Launched September 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
- Introduced February 2022
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In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon M5 vs OM System OM-1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the M5 (APS-C) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.
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Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M5 scores versus the OM System OM-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the OM System OM-1
| M5 | OM System OM-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Canon M5
| OM System OM-1 | M5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2022 |  | September 2016 | Fresher by 65 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Canon M5 and OM System OM-1
| M5 | OM System OM-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1620k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M5 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M5 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has sizing of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M5 vs OM System OM-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M5 compared to the OM System OM-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and OM System OM-1 is 77 and 65 respectively.
Canon M5 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and OM System OM-1.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M5 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Canon M5 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M5 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications
| Canon EOS M5 | OM System OM-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon EOS M5 | OM System OM-1 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-09-15 | 2022-02-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 7 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 1053 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 1053 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 118 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 1,620k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 5,760k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 427 gr (0.94 lbs) | 599 gr (1.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 77 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1262 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 295 photographs | 520 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BLX-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
| Card slots | 1 | Two |
| Retail pricing | $680 | $2,199 |