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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump 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
Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon R7 versus Olympus E-M5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The R7 was manufactured 10 years after the E-M5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the R7 grades versus the E-M5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 R7 E-M5 
AnnouncedMay 2022April 2012More modern by 123 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k610kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 R7 E-M5 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 enjoys physical dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 has measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R7 versus Olympus E-M5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the R7 compared to the E-M5.
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and E-M5 is 64 and 81 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R7 and E-M5.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon R7 will show greater detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent R7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 you can focus manually
 excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
71
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R7 Street photography information
Olympus E-M5 Street photography information
74
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (32,000)
 heavier than competition in class (612 grams)
82
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 environment proof
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5
87
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery life (660 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
67
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography advice
74
 great battery life (660 shots)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 excellent megapixels (33MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (612g)
66
 environment proof
 provides touch focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography advice
86
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (33MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 great battery life (660 shots)
 has dual storage slots
73
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging factors
74
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (612 grams)
34
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Olympus E-M5
 Canon EOS R7Olympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R7 Olympus OM-D E-M5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2012-04-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612g (1.35 lb) 425g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 826
Other
Battery life 660 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Launch cost $1,499 $799