Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1
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Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 & OM System OM-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R5 Gallery & OM System OM-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the OM System OM-1
R5 | OM System OM-1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1620k | Sharper display (+480k dot) |
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Canon R5
OM System OM-1 | R5 | |||
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Announced | February 2022 | ![]() | July 2020 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Canon R5 and OM System OM-1
R5 | OM System OM-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
See the Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications
Canon EOS R5 | OM System OM-1 | |
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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 |