Canon 30D vs Olympus E-500

Here, we will be matching up the Canon 30D and Olympus E-500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the E-500 (8MP) is relatively close but the 30D (APS-C) and E-500 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 30D was unveiled 6 months after the E-500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 30D scores against the E-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D and Olympus E-500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Olympus E-500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D enjoys external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Canon 30D and Olympus E-500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 30D versus the E-500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 30D and E-500 is 58 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and E-500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 30D comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler.