EOS R1vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
VS
OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
Quick take: The eos r1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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