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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand 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 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
  • Released October 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Successor is OM System OM-5
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon R7 and Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The R7 was revealed 2 years later than the E-M5 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R7 grades against the E-M5 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 R7 E-M5 III 
ReleasedMay 2022October 2019Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Canon R7

		

		

			
 E-M5 III R7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R7 and Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 R7 E-M5 III 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 features outer measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 III has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R7 and Olympus E-M5 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R7 compared to the E-M5 III.
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and E-M5 III is 64 and 80 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and E-M5 III.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R7 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R7 will give you more detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography details
85
 manual focus
 megapixel count great (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
77
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 III
74
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 heavier than others (612 grams)
83
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 environment proofing
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography advice
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (33MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery power (660 shots)
 has phase detect auto focus
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect auto focus
 low battery pack (310 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
74
 good battery power (660 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count great (33MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than others (612g)
77
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 low battery pack (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography features
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 good battery power (660 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
77
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 low battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging details
74
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic port
 heavier than others (612g)
84
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone jack
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Canon EOS R7Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R7 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2019-10-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 651 121
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
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 speed 15.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 612g (1.35 lb) 414g (0.91 lb)
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 shots 310 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $1,499 $1,199