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Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
72

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 III
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Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon R5 C versus Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The R5 C was revealed 5 years later than the E-M1 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R5 C scores vs the E-M1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

		

		

			
 R5 C E-M1 II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022September 2016More recent by 65 months
Display dimension3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kClearer display (+1063k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 II R5 C 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 R5 C E-M1 II 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R5 C has got exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).
Check the Canon R5 C versus Olympus E-M1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R5 C against the E-M1 II.
Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and E-M1 II is 57 and 68 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 C and E-M1 II.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R5 C having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R5 C will provide extra detail because of its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern R5 C will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography information
89
 focusing manually
 megapixel count fantastic (45MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
75
 has manual focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R5 C Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography highlights
72
 screen articulates fully
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 no image stabilization
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (574g)
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography factors
79
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery power (320 per charge)
74
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (60.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect AF
 bad battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography details
72
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 megapixel count fantastic (45MP)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery power (320 shots)
72
 lighter than competition in class (574g)
 environment proof
 comes with focus via touch
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R5 C
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 II
79
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.20 inches)
 megapixel count fantastic (45MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 has double storage slots
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery power (320 per charge)
76
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 bad battery (350 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 C Vlogging details
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging details
72
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
 includes external mic port
 no image stabilization
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external microphone jack
 lighter than competition in class (574g)
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Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Olympus E-M1 II
 Canon EOS R5 COlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-19 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 8192 x 5464 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 1053 121
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.20 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MOV, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 574g (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch price $4,499 $1,700