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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
52 Features
72 Overall
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released September 2012
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon R10 versus Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The R10 was released 9 years later than the E-PL5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R10 grades against the E-PL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Olympus E-PL5

          

          

            
 R10 E-PL5 
ReleasedMay 2022September 2012Fresher by 118 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Canon R10

          

          

            
 E-PL5 R10 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R10 and Olympus E-PL5

          

          

            
 R10 E-PL5 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R10 features external dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Canon R10 versus Olympus E-PL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R10 compared to the E-PL5.
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and E-PL5 is 69 and 88 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R10 and E-PL5.
All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R10 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger R10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-PL5 as a Portrait photography camera
82
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-PL5 as a Street photography camera
70
 fully articulated screen
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (426 grams)
85
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R10 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL5 Sports photography details
78
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (450 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R10
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL5
76
 better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 good  resolution (24MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (426 grams)
75
 comes with touch to focus
 good megapixels (16MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography advice
79
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
 no image stabilization
74
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R10 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging info
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic port
 no image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (426 grams)
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Olympus E-PL5
 Canon EOS R10Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R10 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 651 35
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 325g (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 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 450 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $879 $400