Canon EOS M3 vs Olympus PEN E-PL5 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 PEN E-PL5 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

PEN E-PL5

  • Introduced in September 2012
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • No WiFi
  • 110.5 x 63.7 x 38.2mm³ (4.4″ x 2.5″ x 1.5″)
  • 325g (10.5 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PEN E-PL5

EOS M3 vs PEN E-PL5 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:

Advantage: Canon EOS M3

Canon EOS M3 VS Olympus PEN E-PL5 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

PEN E-PL5
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 0.46
External microphone (2)
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 PEN E-PL5: the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS M3 scores 22 points.

Otherwise why to choose Olympus PEN E-PL5

EOS M3

PEN E-PL5
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 8
Better sensibility (4)

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

7 80
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 350
Weighs less (2)

366g
(11.8 oz.)		 325g
(10.5 oz.)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)		 269cm³
(17 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PEN E-PL5 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the larger selection of lenses. We also like that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the EOS M3 and the more compact size.

Yields 18 points for the PEN E-PL5.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

PEN E-PL5
Sensor cleaning
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon EOS M3 VS Olympus PEN E-PL5 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and PEN E-PL5

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Olympus PEN E-PL5

22
18

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon EOS M3.