Canon T6i vs OM System OM-5

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon T6i and OM System OM-5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the T6i (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The T6i was revealed 8 years prior to the OM System OM-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T6i scores against the OM System OM-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & OM System OM-5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon T6i Gallery & OM System OM-5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i offers exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the T6i vs the OM System OM-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and OM System OM-5 is 66 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and OM System OM-5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T6i with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon T6i will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged T6i is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.