Canon EOS M vs Olympus TG-5

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Canon EOS M vs Olympus TG-5

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M conclusion.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus TG-5 Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus TG-5 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M3
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Succeeded by the Olympus TG-6
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Differences

Canon EOS M advantages over Olympus TG-5

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
18.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus TG-5 advantages over Canon EOS M

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

340 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.74 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
21 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 4.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
15 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality similar to Rebel T4i, T5i and SL1 DSLRs, with 18-megapixel APS-C-type sensor delivering considerable resolution for a mirrorless camera; Solid build and sleek design; Bright, high-resolution 3-inch LCD touchscreen monitor; Full 1080p HD video recording that's virtually silent with an STM lens.
Barely acceptable autofocus speed still lags far behind most mirrorless cameras despite firmware update fix; Limited physical controls and buttons, including no Program, Priority, or Manual on Mode dial; Lacks built-in flash or electronic viewfinder option; Only two compact EF-M mount lenses currently available.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus TG-5, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-C3

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-C3

$600
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-C3

Olympus TG-5

Sony NEX-C3

$299
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Waterproof

$559
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-C3

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5N

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-5N

Olympus TG-5

Sony NEX-5N

$299
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Waterproof

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5R

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-5R

Olympus TG-5

Sony NEX-5R

$299
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Olympus TG-4

Canon EOS M

Olympus TG-4

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$452
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M vs Olympus TG-4

Olympus TG-5

Olympus TG-4

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$452
1/2.3 inch

Fast startup
More pixels

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-4

Compared to Olympus TG-6

Canon EOS M

Olympus TG-6

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M vs Olympus TG-6

Olympus TG-5

Olympus TG-6

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$449
1/2.3 inch

Fast startup
More dots on screen

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6

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