Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5
Portability
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
80
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
80
Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
73
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
73
Canon R8 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs
Canon R8
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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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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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R8 and OM System OM-5. The complete galleries are available at Canon R8 Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the OM System OM-5
| R8 | OM System OM-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Clearer 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2023 |  | October 2022 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3.00" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R8 Portrait photography information
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography information
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Canon R8 Street photography information
OM System OM-5 Street photography information
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
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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Canon R8 Sports photography advice
OM System OM-5 Sports photography advice
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)
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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Canon R8 as a Travel photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Travel photography camera
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (290 shots)
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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Canon R8 as a Landscape photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Landscape photography camera
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)
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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Canon R8 Vlogging features
OM System OM-5 Vlogging features
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
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
| Canon EOS R8 | OM 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 |