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Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R3 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
63
Features
88
Overall
73

Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is fairly similar but the R3 (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The R3 was manufactured 13 months prior to the OM System OM-5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R3 grades against the OM System OM-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the OM System OM-5

 R3 OM System OM-5 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution4150k1040kClearer display (+3110k dot)

Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Canon R3

 OM System OM-5 R3 
RevealedOctober 2022September 2021More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Canon R3 and OM System OM-5

 R3 OM System OM-5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R3 features physical measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R3 versus the OM System OM-5.

Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R3 and OM System OM-5 is 52 and 80 respectively.

Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and OM System OM-5.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R3 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older R3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (1,015g)
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 as a Sports photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Sports photography camera
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/64,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (760 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (760 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,015g)
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography details
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography details
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (760 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging features
OM System OM-5 Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
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Canon R3 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and OM System OM-5
 Canon EOS R3OM System OM-5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R3 OM System OM-5
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-14 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked 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 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1053 121
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 27 119
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 4,150k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 6000x3164 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 414 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 shots 310 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $6,000 $1,200