Canon M50 II vs OM System OM-5

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon M50 II and OM System OM-5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the M50 II (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The M50 II was manufactured 24 months prior to the OM System OM-5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the M50 II scores vs the OM System OM-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and OM System OM-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II offers outside measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-5 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the M50 II against the OM System OM-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and OM System OM-5 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and OM System OM-5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M50 II due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M50 II will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older M50 II will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.