Canon
EOS M6 Mark II
Fast APS-C EF-M body with 32.5MP and 14fps — popular on the used market.
$849
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
OM System
OM-5 Mark II
Updated compact MFT travel body with 20MP sensor, 7.5-stop IBIS, IP53 sealing, and Live ND.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
OM-5 Mark II is 5.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS M6 Mark II
Wins
OM-5 Mark II
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 fps)
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 310 shots)
- AEOS M6 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BOM-5 Mark II has higher EVF magnification (1.48 × vs 0.78 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS M6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
408 g (0.90 lb / 14.39 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-5 Mark II
125 × 85 × 50 mm
414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
EOS M6 Mark II is 13mm wider, 13mm taller, and 38mm thicker than OM-5 Mark II.
EOS M6 Mark II is 6 g lighter than OM-5 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS M6 Mark II · 50mm OM-5 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-5 Mark II
125 × 85 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-5 Mark II
125 × 50 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M6 Mark II
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
OM-5 Mark II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
1.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS M6 Mark II: mount data unavailable
OM-5 Mark II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS M6 Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS M6 Mark II supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-5 Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.3, 85.2, 49.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-5 Mark II supports it
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
EVF magnification
1.48 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Max video bit rate
240 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS M6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓32.5MP APS-C
- ✓14fps
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –EF-M mount dead-end
- –No IBIS
- –No EVF built-in
OM-5 Mark II
Pros
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Live ND & computational modes
- ✓Compact travel body
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Single card slot
- –Premium for MFT
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS M6 Mark II or OM-5 Mark II?
EOS M6 Mark II scores 5.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-5 Mark II — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and OM-5 Mark II?
EOS M6 Mark II is 32.5 MP and OM-5 Mark II is 20.4 MP, so the EOS M6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and OM-5 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M6 Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-5 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M6 Mark II or the OM-5 Mark II?
EOS M6 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. OM-5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and OM-5 Mark II?
EOS M6 Mark II weighs 408 g and OM-5 Mark II weighs 414 g, so the EOS M6 Mark II is 6 g lighter.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and OM-5 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS M6 Mark II: 4K up to 30p. OM-5 Mark II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS M6 Mark II and OM-5 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS M6 Mark II: Yes. OM-5 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M6 Mark II and 310 shots for the OM-5 Mark II, giving the EOS M6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS M6 Mark II launched at $849 and OM-5 Mark II at $1,299. The EOS M6 Mark II is $450 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.