Canon 5D IV vs Olympus E-M1 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 5D Mark IV versus the Olympus E-M1 II. Both cameras are professional and offer the finest from both brands, but besides the big price gap, there’s a lot more differences too.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 5D IV	E-M1 II
Megapixels	30.4	20.4
Sensor Type	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor	None	2.0x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	6720 x 4480	5184 X 3888
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Micro Four Thirds
ISO	100 - 32,000	200 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	102,400	None
AF Points	61	121 Hybrid
Cross-type AF Points	41	121 phase
Continuous Mode	7fps	18fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	1,037,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF (2.36M)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71x	1.48x
Video Resolution	4096x2160 (30/25/24p)	4096x2160 (24p)
	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	CF + SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I & UDMA7	UHS-II
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/32000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	60"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	Unlimited	118
RAW Buffer Size	19	102
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	0.8s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	Yes	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	900 shots	440 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6N)	Yes (BLH-1)
Weight	31.4 oz (890g)	20.2 oz (574g)
Size	5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0"	5.3 x 3.6 x 2.7"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2016

Canon 5D Mark IV Advantages:

• Megapixels – 10 more megapixels makes a big difference when printing big or cropping

• FF vs MFT – The 5D IV has a much bigger sensor and will therefore have less noise at higher ISO’s

• Higher Max ISO – 2 stops higher maximum ISO

• LCD Size – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and a higher resolution

• Buffer – Unlimited JPEG buffer vs 118

• Connections – The 5D IV has built-in GPS and NFC connections

• Battery Life – 450 shots longer battery life

Why would you want the 5D IV? If you absolutely need the full frame sensor with cleaner high ISO speeds and much more resolution.

hy You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.

Olympus E-M1 II Advantages:

• AA Filter – The E-M1 II has no AA filter

• Body Stabilization – You get built-in 5-axis image stabilization that works with every lens you mount

• 18 vs 7fps – With auto focus enabled, the E-M1 II can shoot an impressive 18fps, and 60fps in AF-C

• LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated compared to the fixed one, so it’s better for shooting in awkward positions

• Focus Peaking – The Olympus E-M1 II can highlight what’s in focus! Excellent when focusing manually or recording videos

• UHS-II – The E-M1 II supports UHS-II minimum writing speeds, which is excellent for 4K and fast bursts

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/32000 vs 1/8000

• Slower Max Shutter Speed – 60″ vs 30″, but both have a Bulb mode

• RAW Buffer – Much bigger with 102 vs 19

• Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200

• Weight & Size– The camera weighs 320g less and is a lot smaller

• Less Expensive – The E-M1 II costs around $1500 less

The Olympus E-M1 is the most expensive Olympus camera so far and it provides a lot for the price. Its biggest advantages that you’ll appreciate daily are built-in stabilization, the articulating LCD screen, focus peaking, way more shutter speed control (electronic a swell) and a lot more compact body.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.