Canon M6 vs OM System OM-5

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon M6 versus OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is relatively similar but the M6 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The M6 was released 6 years prior to the OM System OM-5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M6 scores against the OM System OM-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 and OM System OM-5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 features external measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-5 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon M6 versus OM System OM-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M6 compared to the OM System OM-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and OM System OM-5 is 84 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and OM System OM-5.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon M6 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged M6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.