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Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
54
Overall
51
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Announced February 2007
  • Older Model is Canon 1D MII N
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MIV
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2003
  • Replacement is Olympus E-3
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Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and E-1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIII was revealed 3 years after the E-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1D MIII grades vs the E-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Olympus E-1

 1D MIII E-1 
RevealedFebruary 2007November 2003Newer by 40 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k134kSharper screen (+96k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Canon 1D MIII

 E-1 1D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Olympus E-1

 1D MIII E-1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MIII enjoys outside measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D MIII and the E-1.

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIII and E-1 is 51 and 59 respectively.

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIII and E-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIII having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D MIII will produce greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1D MIII will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-1 Portrait photography factors
62
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/300 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
46
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Street photography info
Olympus E-1 Street photography info
54
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition (735 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Sports photography advice
Olympus E-1 Sports photography advice
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D MIII
Travel photography with Olympus E-1
43
weather proofing
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
47
lighter than competition (735 grams)
environment proof
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-1 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Olympus E-1
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIIOlympus E-1
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark III Olympus E-1
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2007-02-22 2003-11-29
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 18.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 536.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 2560 x 1920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 3
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 250 45
Focal length multiplier 1.3 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 134k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/300s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1335 gr (2.94 pounds) 735 gr (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 2200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $4,399 $1,700