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Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
59 Imaging
80 Features
90 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75

Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Canon R5
(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)
  • 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  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 R5 E-M1 III 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper 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 
LaunchedJuly 2020February 2020Same age
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
88
 you can focus manually
 MP count excellent (45MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
77
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R5 Street photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography information
78
 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)
78
 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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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography advice
84
 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)
81
 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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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography highlights
68
 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)
79
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
79
 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
81
 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
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R5
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
79
 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
79
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Canon EOS R5Olympus 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