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Canon R vs OM System OM-5

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73

Canon R vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Announced September 2018
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Canon R vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon R vs OM System OM-5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the R (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R was announced 5 years prior to the OM System OM-5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R matches up against the OM System OM-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the OM System OM-5

 R OM System OM-5 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Canon R

 OM System OM-5 R 
RevealedOctober 2022September 2018More modern by 50 months

Common features in the Canon R and OM System OM-5

 R OM System OM-5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R enjoys outside measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R compared to the OM System OM-5.

Canon R vs OM System OM-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R and OM System OM-5 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Canon R vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R and OM System OM-5.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R will offer extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged R is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon R vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography advice
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography advice
86
focusing manually
great resolution (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R as a Sports photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great resolution (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (370 shots)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R as a Travel photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
great resolution (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (370 shots)
78
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography information
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
great resolution (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (370 shots)
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery life (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging features
OM System OM-5 Vlogging features
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
lack of image stabilization
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
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Canon R vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and OM System OM-5
 Canon EOS ROM System OM-5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R OM System OM-5
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-05 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 40000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5655 121
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 17 119
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3.00"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 414g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 310 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $2,299 $1,200