Canon M5 vs OM System OM-1

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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The M5 was released 6 years earlier than the OM System OM-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 and OM System OM-1. The complete galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery and OM System OM-1 Gallery.

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.

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.