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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M5 III, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is very similar but the R6 II (Full frame) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The R6 II was unveiled 3 years after the E-M5 III which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R6 II grades against the E-M5 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Olympus E-M5 III

 R6 II E-M5 III 
RevealedNovember 2022October 2019More modern by 38 months
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Canon R6 II

 E-M5 III R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M5 III

 R6 II E-M5 III 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R6 II has got exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 III has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M5 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R6 II against the E-M5 III.

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and E-M5 III is 61 and 80 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and E-M5 III.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R6 II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R6 II will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R6 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
86
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography advice
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (102,400)
83
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
77
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery life (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging factors
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M5 III
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIOlympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2019-10-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 4897 121
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data 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 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 414 grams (0.91 pounds)
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 360 pictures 310 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Single
Cost at release $2,499 $1,199