Canon R8 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Here, we are contrasting the Canon R8 versus Olympus E-M10 III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The R8 was manufactured 5 years later than the E-M10 III and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the R8 matches up vs the E-M10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The entire galleries are available at Canon R8 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Canon R8 versus Olympus E-M10 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R8 against the E-M10 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and E-M10 III is 71 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and E-M10 III.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R8 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R8 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger R8 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.