Canon R8 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon R8 versus Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The R8 was released 8 years after the E-M5 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the R8 grades against the E-M5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R8 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 features physical 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) and the Olympus E-M5 II has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the R8 vs the E-M5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R8 and E-M5 II is 71 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and E-M5 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R8 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R8 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher R8 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.