EOS R10vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs OM System OM-1 Mark II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R10 Canon EOS R10 (2022) From £699 Best for Beginners & vlogging View EOS R10
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OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) From £699 Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) From £1999 Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports View OM System OM-1 Mark II

Which should you buy?

Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.

Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.

Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R10 (2022)

  • You're buying your first serious interchangeable-lens camera
  • You want reliable animal and people tracking without a steep learning curve
  • You want an APS-C body with access to Canon's full RF lens range

Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)

  • You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
  • You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
  • Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor

OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
  • You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
  • You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available

Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R10 (2022)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Price £699 £699 £1,999
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 24.2MP 20.4MP 20.0MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport)
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS 8.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical 120fps with AF tracking
Battery Life ~430 shots (CIPA) 390 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 429g body only 414g body only 599g body only
Dimensions 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-S / RF Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Single SD UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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