Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P5

In this article, we are matching up the Canon R10 and Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The R10 was manufactured 8 years later than the E-P5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the R10 grades versus the E-P5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R10 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R10 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R10 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the R10 and the E-P5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and E-P5 is 69 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R10 and E-P5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R10 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R10 will show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern R10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.