Canon R8 vs Olympus E-M1 III

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon R8 and Olympus E-M1 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is pretty comparable but the R8 (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The R8 was released 3 years after the E-M1 III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R8 scores versus the E-M1 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R8 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 features outer measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon R8 and Olympus E-M1 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the R8 vs the E-M1 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and E-M1 III is 71 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and E-M1 III.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R8 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R8 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern R8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.