Canon 5D MII vs Olympus E-5

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 5D MII versus Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and E-5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MII was introduced 24 months earlier than the E-5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the 5D MII scores vs the E-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Olympus E-5. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MII features outside dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Olympus E-5 has dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5D MII versus Olympus E-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 5D MII versus the E-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and E-5 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MII and E-5.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MII with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MII will produce extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.