Canon EOS M5 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      BrandCanonOlympus
      ModelEOS M5OM-D E-M5
      Successor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      MSRP$979 (body), $1099 (w/15-45mm lens), $1479 (w/18-150mm lens)EU: € 1099 (Body only) UK: £1149.99 EU: € 1299 (with M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      ProcessorDIGIC 7TruePic VI
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3:2 (6000 x 4000, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600), 16:9 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344), 4:3 (5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600)4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 2592 x 3456, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2400 x 2400, 1824 x 2432, 2560 x1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1440 x 1920, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1280, 1440 x 1440, 1104 x 1472, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1216 x 1216, 864 x 1152, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1296 x 864, 960 x 960, 720 x 960, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 768 x 768, 576 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480, 384 x 512
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4935
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Lens MountCanon EF-MMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.6x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTouch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot610k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.15x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.58x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled focal-place
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync (2)
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual / Auto
      DXO Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      DxO Low Light ISO1262826
      DxO Color Depth23.422.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.412.3
      DxO Overall Score7771
      Video Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMP4, H.264, AACH.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini type D
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or smartphone Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Dimensions116 x 89 x 61 mm (4.57 x 3.5 x 2.4")122 x 89 x 43 mm (4.8 x 3.5 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)425 g (0.94 lb / 14.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 5.7 x 4.1"
      Package Weight2.35 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Battery PackLP-E17BLN-1
      Battery Life295 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom, remote 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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