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Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76

Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced July 2020
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Announced February 2022
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Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The R5 was brought out 19 months prior to the OM System OM-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the R5 scores versus the OM System OM-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the OM System OM-1

 R5 OM System OM-1 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kSharper display (+480k dot)

Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Canon R5

 OM System OM-1 R5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022July 2020More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Canon R5 and OM System OM-1

 R5 OM System OM-1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 features physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the R5 compared to the OM System OM-1.

Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and OM System OM-1 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and OM System OM-1.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon R5 will deliver extra detail having its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with OM System OM-1
88
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography information
OM System OM-1 Street photography information
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography details
OM System OM-1 Sports photography details
84
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (520 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R5
Travel photography with OM System OM-1
68
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (320 shots)
78
good battery (520 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (320 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (520 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging info
OM System OM-1 Vlogging info
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
has mic port
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
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Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and OM System OM-1
 Canon EOS R5OM System OM-1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R5 OM System OM-1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2022-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 102400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1053 1053
Cross type focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 17 118
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 520 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BLX-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail price $3,899 $2,199