Canon EOS M3 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M3 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Specs

EOS M3

  • Introduced in April 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110.9 x 68 x 44.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.7″)
  • 366g (11.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M3

OM-D E-M5

  • Introduced in December 2012
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • No WiFi
  • 122 x 88.9 x 43.1mm³ (4.8″ x 3.5″ x 1.7″)
  • 425g (13.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for OM-D E-M5

EOS M3 vs OM-D E-M5 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Better choice: Canon EOS M3

Canon EOS M3 VS Olympus OM-D E-M5 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

OM-D E-M5
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 16.10
Auto Focus points (4)

49 35
Built-in flash (2)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.61
External microphone (2)
Weighs less (2)

366g
(11.8 oz.)		 425g
(13.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)		 467cm³
(29 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the built-in flash, that the display has a higher resolution and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the OM-D E-M5: the lower weight than the OM-D E-M5, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS M3 scores 26 points.

Otherwise why to choose Olympus OM-D E-M5

EOS M3

OM-D E-M5
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 9
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 200 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

7 80
Image stabilizer (3)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 750
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the OM-D E-M5 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the optical image stabilizer, that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 17 points for the OM-D E-M5.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

OM-D E-M5
Sensor cleaning
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon EOS M3 VS Olympus OM-D E-M5 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and OM-D E-M5

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Olympus OM-D E-M5

26
17

We recommend Canon EOS M3 as better choice.