Canon T5i vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

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

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

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T5i (EOS 700D)
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon T4i T4i vs T5i	Olympus E-M5 E-M5 vs E-M5 II
Successor:	Canon T6i T5i vs T6i	Olympus E-M5 III E-M5 II vs E-M5 III
General
Model Number:	T5i	E-M5 II
Alternate Model Number(s):	700D	E-M5 Mark II
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$899.99	$999.99
Street Price:	$539.00	$899.00
Date Available:	2013-04-15	2015-02-21
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	27.9 oz (791 g) includes batteries, kit lens	16.5 oz (469 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 in. (133 x 100 x 79 mm)	4.9 x 3.3 x 1.8 in. (124 x 85 x 45 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	18.0	16.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	4/3
Sensor size:	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 microns	3.75 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	61	73
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.7	23.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.2	12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	681	908
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 2034 x 1728 (3.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1456 (3.8 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 720 x 400 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7296 x 5472 (39.9 MP, 4:3), 9216 x 6912 (63.7 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG	JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.8	10.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (10p)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	58.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: Phase-detect using 9 cross-type AF points with 1 high precision f/2.8 center point; Live View uses new hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor	High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target (Normal/Small) / Eye Detection (Nearer, Left, Right) / Magnified (up to 14x, over 800 AF points)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.85x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter	EVF; 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.53x	0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.85x	1.48x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)	1,037,000 dots (345,667 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	Yes
Selfie Screen:	Yes	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600	AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	63-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%)	Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, SCN (Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control)	Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight1, Night scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., Panning, 3D2), Underwater wide / macro, HDR1, HDR2, Art Filters (14). 1 8 images automatically shot and combined into a single image composite 2 For 3D lens(H-FT012 by Panasonic) only, still photo only
Self Timer:	10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	64.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro	Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1 (FULL) - 1/64）
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	9.0 m / 29.5 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-II
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG	12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired (RS-60E3) or Wireless (RC-6)	Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 or via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack	Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, 3.5mm stereo mini jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.36	0.73
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.33
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	9
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.33	0.76
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.8	10.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	15	18
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.9	10.4
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	6	13
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.9	10.3
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	3	13
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.26 seconds	0.14 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.08 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.060 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.091 seconds	0.068 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.17 seconds	0.34 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.074 seconds	0.046 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: - Full Autofocus lag, Auto Selection AF mode = 0.106s Live View: - Full Autofocus lag, "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.973s - Full Autofocus lag, "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect) = 1.082s - Prefocused = 0.060s
Startup Time:	0.7 seconds	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.1 seconds	4.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	180 shots	310 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	440 shots	310 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E8	Proprietary BLN-1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble	1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	EOS Digital Solutions Disc (ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture), Picture Style Editor)	Olympus Viewer 3 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7 (Intel processor required)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Very similar to the Rebel T4i but with a few key changes, including a new 18-55mm STM kit lens, real-time viewing of creative filter effects, an improved Mode dial and a revamped rubber grip.	16-megapixel Live MOS sensor; TruePic VII image processor; class-leading 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization; 10fps burst mode; new High-Res Shot mode generates 40MP JPEGs and 64MP RAW files; improved 1080p60 video; 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen; built-in Wi-Fi; dust, splash and freezeproof construction. Available in black or silver.