Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1X

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon R5 and Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The R5 was manufactured 18 months later than the E-M1X which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the R5 grades vs the E-M1X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 & Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The entire galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery & Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 features physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has proportions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Examine the Canon R5 and Olympus E-M1X in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the R5 and the E-M1X.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R5 and E-M1X is 59 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and E-M1X.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R5 will provide greater detail due to its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger R5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.