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EOS M5 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Quick take: The EOS M5 has the highest resolution at 24MP; only the OM-D E-M5 Mark II is weather sealed.
Where the EOS M5 wins
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Portrait: 5.9 vs 5.0
- Wedding & Events: 4.5 vs 4.0
Where the OM-D E-M5 Mark II wins
- Cheaper new: £124 vs £196
- Burst Rate: 10fps
- Battery Life: ~310 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 417g (with battery and card)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M5 116 × 88 × 61 mm · 427 g
- OM-D E-M5 Mark II 124 × 85 × 44 mm · 469 g
The OM-D E-M5 Mark II is 8 mm wider, 3 mm shorter, 17 mm slimmer and 42 g heavier than the EOS M5.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M5 — Travel & Portrait: The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
OM-D E-M5 Mark II — Travel & Landscape: The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
Who should buy what
EOS M5 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M5Canon · 2016 | OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £196 used | £124 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 417g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS M5
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Portrait
5.9/10
5.0/10
Street
6.2/10
5.9/10
Travel
5.5/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.5/10
4.0/10
Vlogging & Video
4.5/10
4.2/10
Documentary
4.2/10
4.6/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.4/10
Landscape
4.6/10
5.4/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
6.1/10
Casual
4.4/10
4.3/10
Food
5.4/10
5.9/10
Macro
4.4/10
7.1/10
Architecture
4.7/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
4.1/10
5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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