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EOS M5vs OM-D E-M10 IV

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M5 (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Portrait View EOS M5
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) Starting from £469 new Best for Travel & everyday View OM-D E-M10 IV

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): 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.

Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS M5 (2016)

  • 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-M10 IV (2020)

  • Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
  • Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
  • Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
  • Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body

Quick take: The eos m5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS M5 (2016)OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
Price £350 £469
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 24.2MP 20.3MP
Video 1080p/60p 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate 9fps 15fps
Battery Life ~295 shots (CIPA) ~360 shots (CIPA)
Weight 427g (body only) 383g body only
Dimensions 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" tilting touchscreen
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 Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI
Genre EOS M5OM-D E-M10 IV
Travel
8.0
9.0
Portrait
8.0
7.0
Street
8.0
9.0
Casual
8.0
Landscape
7.5
7.0
Sports & Action
6.5
4.0
Vlogging & Video
5.5
Family & Everyday
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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