Canon R5 vs OM System OM-5
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Canon R5 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs
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- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
- Launched July 2020
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Announced October 2022
- Old Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Its time to take a closer look at the Canon R5 vs OM System OM-5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the R5 scores against the OM System OM-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R5 & OM System OM-5. The entire galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery & OM System OM-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the OM System OM-5
| R5 | OM System OM-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Canon R5
| OM System OM-5 | R5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2022 |  | July 2020 | More modern by 27 months |
Common features in the Canon R5 and OM System OM-5
| R5 | OM System OM-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon R5 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 enjoys physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R5 versus the OM System OM-5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and OM System OM-5 is 59 and 80 respectively.
Canon R5 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and OM System OM-5.
Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R5 will deliver more detail due to its extra 25MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged R5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon R5 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 | OM System OM-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon EOS R5 | OM System OM-5 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2020-07-09 | 2022-10-26 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic X | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 45MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 8192 x 5464 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 1053 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 17 | 119 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.68x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 8192x4320 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 738 gr (1.63 lbs) | 414 gr (0.91 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | 310 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6NH | BLS-50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | Two | Single |
| Launch pricing | $3,899 | $1,200 |
