Canon RP vs OM System OM-5

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon RP versus OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The RP was manufactured 4 years before the OM System OM-5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RP matches up versus the OM System OM-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP and OM System OM-5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon RP offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-5 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the RP versus the OM System OM-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RP and OM System OM-5 is 70 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and OM System OM-5.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RP because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged RP will be behind in sensor tech.