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Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73

Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2023
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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2022
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 III
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Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon R8 and OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the R8 (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The R8 was released 4 months after the OM System OM-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the R8 scores vs the OM System OM-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the OM System OM-5

 R8 OM System OM-5 
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Canon R8

 OM System OM-5 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and OM System OM-5

 R8 OM System OM-5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023October 2022Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3.00"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R8 compared to the OM System OM-5.

Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and OM System OM-5 is 71 and 80 respectively.

Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and OM System OM-5.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R8 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon R8 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography information
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography information
87
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
78
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography information
OM System OM-5 Street photography information
78
screen can move to multiple angles
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
does not have image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 Sports photography advice
OM System OM-5 Sports photography advice
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (290 shots)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 as a Travel photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (290 shots)
78
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 as a Landscape photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (290 shots)
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging features
OM System OM-5 Vlogging features
77
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
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Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and OM System OM-5
 Canon EOS R8OM System OM-5
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R8 OM System OM-5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1053 121
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 37 119
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data 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 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 461 grams (1.02 pounds) 414 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3295 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 310 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,499 $1,200