Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
OM System
OM-5
Compact weather-sealed MFT for travel and outdoor photography.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
EOS R1 is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
OM-5
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 121)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 310 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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OM-5
125 × 85 × 50 mm
414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
EOS R1 is 32mm wider, 64mm taller, and 38mm thicker than OM-5.
EOS R1 is 506 g heavier than OM-5.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 50mm OM-5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
OM-5
125 × 85 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
OM-5
125 × 50 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
OM-5
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
OM-5
✓ 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 R1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 121 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.3, 85.2, 49.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MOV, MPEG-4 AVC
Weight
414 g vs 920 g — lower is better
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, Motorsports, Airplanes
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
OM-5
Pros
- ✓Compact
- ✓IP53 sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –No grip extension
- –MFT sensor
- –Single slot
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or OM-5?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-5 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and OM-5?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and OM-5 is 20.4 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and OM-5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-5 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the OM-5?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. OM-5 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and OM-5?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and OM-5 weighs 414 g, so the OM-5 is 506 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and OM-5 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. OM-5: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R1 and OM-5 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. OM-5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 310 shots for the OM-5, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and OM-5 at $1,199. The OM-5 is $5,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.