Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1
Portability
59 Imaging
80 Features
90 Overall
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59 Imaging
80 Features
90 Overall
84
Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
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65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
Canon R5 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs
Canon R5
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with OM System OM-1
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Canon R5 Street photography information
OM System OM-1 Street photography information
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)
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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Canon R5 Sports photography details
OM System OM-1 Sports photography details
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)
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 photography with Canon R5
Travel photography with OM System OM-1
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)
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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Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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Canon R5 Vlogging info
OM System OM-1 Vlogging info
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
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
| Canon EOS R5 | OM 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 |