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Canon R7 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
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Canon R7 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Announced May 2022
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 III
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Canon R7 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon R7 and OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The R7 was revealed 5 months prior to the OM System OM-5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the R7 matches up against the OM System OM-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 R7 OM System OM-5 
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R7 and OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 R7 OM System OM-5 
RevealedMay 2022October 2022Similar age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3.00"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R7 enjoys physical dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Canon R7 and OM System OM-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R7 versus the OM System OM-5.
Canon R7 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and OM System OM-5 is 64 and 80 respectively.
Canon R7 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R7 and OM System OM-5.
Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R7 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon R7 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
			Canon R7 vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography advice
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography advice
85
 manual focus
 MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
78
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with OM System OM-5
74
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 heavier than others in class (612 grams)
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography details
OM System OM-5 Sports photography details
87
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (33MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery life (660 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect autofocus
 bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with OM System OM-5
74
 great battery life (660 CIPA)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 MP count excellent (33MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than others in class (612g)
78
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery pack (310 shots)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography factors
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography factors
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (33MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 great battery life (660 per charge)
 two card slots
78
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 bad battery pack (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R7
Vlogging with OM System OM-5
74
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic socket
 heavier than others in class (612g)
84
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic support
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Canon R7 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and OM System OM-5
 Canon EOS R7OM System OM-5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R7 OM System OM-5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 33 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
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 651 121
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 119
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 612g (1.35 pounds) 414g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 660 photographs 310 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,499 $1,200