Canon M6 vs Olympus E-M5 III

On this page, we are matching up the Canon M6 versus Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M6 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The M6 was introduced 3 years before the E-M5 III which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M6 scores versus the E-M5 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M6 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 III has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M6 versus Olympus E-M5 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M6 against the E-M5 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and E-M5 III is 84 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and E-M5 III.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M6 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M6 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged M6 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.