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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
52 Features
72 Overall
60

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon R50 and Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was revealed 10 years after the E-PL5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R50 matches up against the E-PL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Olympus E-PL5

		

		

			
 R50 E-PL5 
RevealedFebruary 2023September 2012Newer by 127 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 E-PL5 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Olympus E-PL5

		

		

			
 R50 E-PL5 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check out the Canon R50 and Olympus E-PL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R50 versus the E-PL5.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and E-PL5 is 75 and 88 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and E-PL5.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R50 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R50 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger R50 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL5
83
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL5 Street photography advice
77
 screen articulates fully
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
85
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-PL5 as a Sports photography camera
77
 silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography info
84
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
75
 provides touch to focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-PL5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
74
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging features
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic socket
 does not have image stabilization
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 missing mic jack
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Olympus E-PL5
 Canon EOS R50Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R50 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 651 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 325g (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 889
Other
Battery life 370 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $679 $400