OM System E-P5 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark III
OM System E-P5 Black
Canon EOS R6 Mark III Black 2025
What Buyers Say
OM System E-P5 Black
The Olympus PEN E-P5 is highly praised for its outstanding image quality, fast autofocus, and solid build. Users love the retro design and the fun it brings to photography, though some find the menu system complex and the LCD screen hard to see in sunlight. One verified buyer had a negative experience with the seller, not the camera itself.
Pros
- Outstanding image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Retro design
- In-body 5-axis image stabilization
Cons
- Complex menu system
- LCD screen hard to see in sunlight
- Limited touch screen functionality
- Awkward handling shape
- Needs chromatic aberration correction
Canon EOS R6 Mark III Black 2025
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is overwhelmingly praised for its autofocus, low-light performance, and image quality, with many users calling it a significant upgrade from previous models. While most reviews are highly positive, a few mention issues with battery life, complex menus, and a steep learning curve. Overall, it's seen as a top-tier mirrorless camera for both photography and video.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- High image quality
- Fast burst shooting
- Effective IBIS
Cons
- Battery life issues
- Complex menus
- Steep learning curve
- No US warranty on some units
- Power hungry
Scores
Specifications
| OM System E-P5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 16.100000381469727 MP | 32.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 40 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 40 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | — | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 180 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | H.264, H.265, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 620 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
OM System E-P5 Black
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
Canon EOS R6 Mark III Black 2025
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 22 of 33 specs.