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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Canon M50
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M50 II was revealed 7 years after the E-P5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M50 II grades versus the E-P5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Olympus E-P5

 M50 II E-P5 
AnnouncedOctober 2020October 2013Newer by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Canon M50 II

 E-P5 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P5

 M50 II E-P5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 II features outside measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M50 II versus the E-P5.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and E-P5 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and E-P5.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M50 II having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon M50 II will produce extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern M50 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography details
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50 II
Street photography with Olympus E-P5
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Sports photography camera
76
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery (305 per charge)
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography highlights
78
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (305 shots)
68
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (420g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50 II
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (305 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
85
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
33
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (420 grams)
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P5
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 35
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lb) 420 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 895
Other
Battery life 305 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $389