Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-500

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon 20Da and Olympus E-500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 20Da (8MP) and the E-500 (8MP) is relatively well matched but the 20Da (APS-C) and E-500 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 20Da was unveiled 4 months earlier than the E-500 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 20Da scores against the E-500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20Da & Olympus E-500. The full galleries are available at Canon 20Da Gallery & Olympus E-500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 20Da comes with outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Olympus E-500 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 20Da and Olympus E-500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 20Da and the E-500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and E-500 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and E-500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 20Da provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier.