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Comparison of Canon EOS M5 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS M5 ×
Olympus OM-D E-M10 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS M5Olympus OM-D E-M10
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberEOS M5E-M10
Alternate model number(s)
  • m5
-
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116119
Width (mm)6146
Height (mm)8982
Weight (g)557515
Waterproof--
Successor-Olympus E-M10
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)24.216.1
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)332.27224.9
Sensor width (mm)22.317.3
Sensor height (mm)14.913
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.723.75
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.62
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score7772
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.422.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.412.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,262884
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1984 x 1984(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2656 x 1992(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 1824(5.4 mp other)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2664(9.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1280 x 980(1.3 mp other)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.28.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF-MMicro Four Thirds
LensCanon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STMOlympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 72.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)15.00 - 45.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2525
Filter thread (mm)4937
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selectionHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensorEVF; 1.44M-dot, 100% coverage, 1.15x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0001,440,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.58
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1.15
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,620,0001,037,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1014
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV stepsAUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • light bulb
  • shade
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, SpotDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control)Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight*1, Night scene
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto (e-ttl ii)
  • fe lock
  • manual flash on/off (3 flash power output settings)
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual（1/1 (full) - 1/64)
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
  • supports olympus rc wireless system
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)55
Flash range descriptionGN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens apertureGN=5.8 (ISO100, m) / GN= 8.2 (ISO200, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir (rc-6) or wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional wired (rs-60e3)
  • via wi-fi or optional remote cable rm-uc1
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro usb
  • wired remote jack
  • combined av/usb/remote connector
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.530.56
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.58
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.63
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.28.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2719
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.38.1
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1815
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.48.1
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1710
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.140.23
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.430.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.07
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.245s
Startup time (s)1.21.3
Play -> record time (s)1.20.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.53.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)295320
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)295-
Battery life, video (minutes)85-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BLS-5
Usable battery types
  • lp-e17 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • no disc is included; canon software can be downloaded from their website.
  • olympus viewer 3 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Available in black or silver.



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