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Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
57
Imaging
82
Features
89
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Launched January 2022
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon R5 C and Olympus E-M10 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R5 C was revealed 6 years after the E-M10 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R5 C scores versus the E-M10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Olympus E-M10 II

 R5 C E-M10 II 
ReleasedJanuary 2022August 2015More modern by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Canon R5 C

 E-M10 II R5 C 

Common features in the Canon R5 C and Olympus E-M10 II

 R5 C E-M10 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R5 C has outer dimensions 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-M10 II has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the R5 C compared to the E-M10 II.

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and E-M10 II is 57 and 82 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 C and E-M10 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R5 C using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R5 C will offer you extra detail because of its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer R5 C will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 C Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography highlights
89
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (45MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 C Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 II Street photography info
72
screen articulates fully
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 C Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography highlights
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (320 shots)
73
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 C Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.20")
resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (320 shots)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 C Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging factors
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Canon R5 C vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Olympus E-M10 II
 Canon EOS R5 COlympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R5 C Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-19 2015-08-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 8192 x 5464 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1053 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.20 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k 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 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lb) 390 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 842
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $4,499 $499