Canon EOS M3 vs Olympus TG-5

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Canon EOS M3 vs Olympus TG-5

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

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

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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M6
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Succeeded by the Olympus TG-6
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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Olympus TG-5

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
24.2 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
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 21 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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 M3

Less expensive
$299* vs $549
Save money for lenses or accessories
Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
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 2.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
More info

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 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
31 mm vs 44 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
250g vs 366g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
15 vs 4 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
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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

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
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

DSLR image quality & resolution in a mirrorless body; Higher-res 24MP APS-C sensor; Much improved AF performance; Better ergonomics with full PASM dial; Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC; Tilting LCD.
No built-in EVF; Limited native lens selection; Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; No 60p video frame rate or 4K video option.
Read our Canon EOS M3 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus TG-5, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Olympus TG-5 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sony A6000

Canon EOS M3

Sony A6000

$429
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$548
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6000

Olympus TG-5

Sony A6000

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$548
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony A5100

Canon EOS M3

Sony A5100

$429
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
External Mic Jack

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A5100

Olympus TG-5

Sony A5100

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$348
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Olympus TG-4

Canon EOS M3

Olympus TG-4

$429
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$379
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Olympus TG-4

Olympus TG-5

Olympus TG-4

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$379
1/2.3 inch

Fast startup
More pixels

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Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

$429
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Olympus TG-5

Fujifilm X-E3

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Compared to Olympus TG-6

Canon EOS M3

Olympus TG-6

$429
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Olympus TG-6

Olympus TG-5

Olympus TG-6

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$449
1/2.3 inch

Fast startup
Newer

Compare Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6

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