Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV
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Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M5 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
M5 | E-M10 IV | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Canon M5
E-M10 IV | M5 | |||
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Released | August 2020 | ![]() | September 2016 | More modern by 47 months |
Common features in the Canon M5 and Olympus E-M10 IV
M5 | E-M10 IV | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | |
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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 |