Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus E-1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and E-1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1Ds MIII was manufactured 4 years after the E-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the 1Ds MIII matches up vs the E-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Olympus E-1. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery and Olympus E-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MIII has got exterior dimensions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) and the Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Olympus E-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1Ds MIII compared to the E-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MIII and E-1 is 51 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MIII and E-1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MIII featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MIII will result in greater detail due to its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 1Ds MIII is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.