Olympus E-M10 II vs Canon G5X Mark II

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Olympus E-M10 II vs Canon G5X Mark II

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M10 III
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Differences

Olympus E-M10 II advantages over Canon G5X Mark II

Less expensive
$550 vs $899*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.75 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

320 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Canon G5X Mark II advantages over Olympus E-M10 II

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
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
122 vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 8.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
71 vs 18 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/25600 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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 value for the money; Professional-grade ergonomics; Incredibly good image quality for its class; Solid performance specs across the board; Loaded with features.
Kit lens may not be quite as sharp as previous kit lens from this line; Below average battery life; Somewhat confusing menu systems.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M10

Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10

$349
4/3

Fast startup
Shoots 24p video

$399
4/3

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Canon G5X Mark II

Olympus E-M10

$899
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$399
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Olympus E-M10 II

Canon G7X Mark II

$349
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
1 inch

NFC
Integrated ND filter

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Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark II

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$700
1 inch

Less expensive
NFC

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GX85

$349
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

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Canon G5X Mark II

Panasonic GX85

$899
1 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
Integrated ND filter

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10 III

$349
4/3

Less expensive

$549
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Bigger JPEG buffer

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Canon G5X Mark II

Olympus E-M10 III

$899
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon G7X Mark III

Olympus E-M10 II

Canon G7X Mark III

$349
4/3

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1042
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$1042
1 inch

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

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