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Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
77 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
70

Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Introduced September 2016
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is very comparable but the M5 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The M5 was launched 4 years earlier than the E-M10 IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M5 matches up against the E-M10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 M5 E-M10 IV 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Canon M5

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV M5 
ReleasedAugust 2020September 2016More modern by 47 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon M5 and Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 M5 E-M10 IV 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Examine the Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M5 vs the E-M10 IV.
Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and E-M10 IV is 77 and 81 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and E-M10 IV.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M5 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged M5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon M5 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography highlights
80
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
77
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon M5 Street photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
77
 tilting screen
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
84
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 above average high ISO (25,600)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon M5 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography details
66
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery power (295 per charge)
72
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon M5 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info
77
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 MP count decent (24MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 low battery power (295 CIPA)
84
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M5 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography features
73
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery power (295 per charge)
82
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon M5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging highlights
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external mic port
 lack of image stabilization
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Canon EOS M5Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-09-15 2020-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 7 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $680 $699