Canon M5 vs Olympus PEN-F

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon M5 versus Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is fairly similar but the M5 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was announced 8 months later than the PEN-F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the M5 scores versus the PEN-F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 & Olympus PEN-F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M5 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Canon M5 versus Olympus PEN-F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M5 compared to the PEN-F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and PEN-F is 77 and 84 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and PEN-F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M5 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M5 will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent M5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.