Canon RP vs Olympus E-M5 III

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon RP versus Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The RP was brought out 8 months prior to the E-M5 III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the RP matches up against the E-M5 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS RP and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The entire galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon RP has got physical measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon RP versus Olympus E-M5 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the RP and the E-M5 III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and E-M5 III is 70 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and E-M5 III.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RP because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon RP will show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older RP will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.