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Canon RP vs OM System OM-5

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73

Canon RP vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2019
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2022
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Canon RP vs OM System OM-5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the OM System OM-5

 RP OM System OM-5 

Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Canon RP

 OM System OM-5 RP 
AnnouncedOctober 2022February 2019More modern by 45 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and OM System OM-5

 RP OM System OM-5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon RP vs OM System OM-5 size comparison

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

Canon RP vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon RP vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography features
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
78
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon RP as a Street photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography factors
OM System OM-5 Sports photography factors
69
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography information
OM System OM-5 Travel photography information
69
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
78
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography factors
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography factors
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging information
OM System OM-5 Vlogging information
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
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Canon RP vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and OM System OM-5
 Canon EOS RPOM System OM-5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS RP OM System OM-5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 40000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 4779 121
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 17 119
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lbs) 414 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 310 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $999 $1,200