Canon EOS M3 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II 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 Mark II 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 Mark II

  • Introduced in February 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 123.7 x 85 x 44.5mm³ (4.9″ x 3.3″ x 1.8″)
  • 469g (15.1 oz.)

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

EOS M3 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II 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 Mark II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Larger sensor (5)

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

24.40 16.10
Built-in flash (2)
Weighs less (2)

366g
(11.8 oz.)		 469g
(15.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)		 468cm³
(29 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the built-in flash. A nice touch is the lower weight than the OM-D E-M5 Mark II and the more compact size.

The EOS M3 scores 16 points.

Otherwise why to choose Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

EOS M3

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

4 10
Auto Focus points (4)

49 81
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 Mark II are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the larger selection of lenses, the optical image stabilizer and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 21 points for the OM-D E-M5 Mark II.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Sensor cleaning
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External microphone
WiFi
Canon EOS M3 VS Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Dimensions

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

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

16
21

We recommend Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II as better choice.