Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III
Portability
59 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
59 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs
Canon R5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Introduced July 2020
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Launched February 2020
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Its time to look more in depth at the Canon R5 versus Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe R5 was released 5 months later than the E-M1 III so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the R5 grades versus the E-M1 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R5 & Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery & Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Olympus E-M1 III
| R5 | E-M1 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1037k | Sharper screen (+1063k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Canon R5
| E-M1 III | R5 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon R5 and Olympus E-M1 III
| R5 | E-M1 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2020 |  | February 2020 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 has outside dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon R5 versus Olympus E-M1 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R5 against the E-M1 III.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and E-M1 III is 59 and 67 respectively.
Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and E-M1 III.
All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R5 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Canon R5 Street photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography information
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Canon R5 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography advice
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (320 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Canon R5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography highlights
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count excellent (45MP)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (320 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging with Canon R5
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
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Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon EOS R5 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2020-07-09 | 2020-02-11 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic X | TruePic IX |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 45 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 8192 x 5464 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 1053 | 121 |
| Cross focus points | - | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 17 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 2,100k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 60.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 8192x4320 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 738 gr (1.63 lbs) | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 images | 420 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6NH | BLH-1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
| Storage slots | Two | Two |
| Pricing at release | $3,899 | $1,800 |
