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Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
65

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Introduced January 2022
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 II
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Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon R5 C versus Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The R5 C was unveiled 8 years later than the E-M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R5 C grades versus the E-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 R5 C E-M1 
RevealedJanuary 2022October 2013Fresher by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kClearer display (+1063k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 R5 C E-M1 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon R5 C provides physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Canon R5 C versus Olympus E-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the R5 C compared to the E-M1.
Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and E-M1 is 57 and 71 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 C and E-M1.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R5 C with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R5 C will offer you greater detail having an extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer R5 C will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography info
89
 you can focus manually
 great sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW files
71
 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/320s)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R5 C
Street photography with Olympus E-M1
72
 screen articulates fully
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (51,200)
 does not have image stabilization
78
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors (497 grams)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography features
79
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 great sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
70
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 bad battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography info
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography info
72
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 great sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery pack (320 shots)
65
 lighter than competitors (497 grams)
 weather proofing
 supports focus by touch
 MP count good (16MP)
 bad battery pack (350 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R5 C
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
79
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.20 inch)
 great sensor resolution (45MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 has dual storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
73
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R5 C
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1
72
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 includes external microphone jack
 does not have image stabilization
36
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external microphone port
 lighter than competitors (497g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Olympus E-M1
 Canon EOS R5 COlympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Olympus OM-D E-M1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-01-19 2013-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 8192 x 5464 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 1053 81
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.20" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 497g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 757
Other
Battery life 320 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $4,499 $799