Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-PL5
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Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Introduced August 2019
- Succeeded the Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2012
Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-PL5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe M6 MII was brought out 7 years later than the E-PL5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M6 MII matches up against the E-PL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-PL5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 Mark II & Olympus PEN E-PL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery & Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Olympus E-PL5
M6 MII | E-PL5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | September 2012 | Fresher by 85 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Canon M6 MII
E-PL5 | M6 MII | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Olympus E-PL5
M6 MII | E-PL5 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M6 MII comes with external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check out the Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-PL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M6 MII and the E-PL5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and E-PL5 is 83 and 88 respectively.
Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and E-PL5.
As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M6 MII because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M6 MII will give more detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer M6 MII will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-PL5 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | - |
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 | 33 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 408g (0.90 lb) | 325g (0.72 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 889 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 shots | 360 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $849 | $400 |