Canon R8 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Below, we are looking at the Canon R8 versus Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is very close but the R8 (Full frame) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The R8 was released 3 years later than the E-M5 III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the R8 scores vs the E-M5 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R8 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R8 versus Olympus E-M5 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the R8 and the E-M5 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and E-M5 III is 71 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and E-M5 III.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R8 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon R8 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger R8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.