EOS R5vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
View EOS R5
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 Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife — EOS R5 (2020): A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
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 R5 (2020)
- Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
- Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
- R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results
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 r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £699 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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