Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10
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Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
- Announced January 2022
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Revealed March 2014
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 II

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon R5 C and Olympus E-M10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

The R5 C was released 7 years later than the E-M10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R5 C grades vs the E-M10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 C & Olympus OM-D E-M10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R5 C Gallery & Olympus E-M10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Olympus E-M10
R5 C | E-M10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2022 | ![]() | March 2014 | More recent by 96 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper screen (+1063k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Canon R5 C
E-M10 | R5 C |
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Olympus E-M10
R5 C | E-M10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 C features external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 has measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Look at the Canon R5 C and Olympus E-M10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the R5 C vs the E-M10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R5 C and E-M10 is 57 and 82 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 C and E-M10.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R5 C because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R5 C will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent R5 C is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications
Canon EOS R5 C | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS R5 C | Olympus OM-D E-M10 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2022-01-19 | 2014-03-18 |
Physical type | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8192 x 5464 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1053 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.20 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.80 m (ISO100) |
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(1/1(FULL)~1/64) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 8192x4320 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 lbs) | 396g (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 884 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 320 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail price | $4,499 | $600 |