EOS R6vs OM-5
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The om-5 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the om-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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