Canon 5D MII vs Olympus E-500

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 5D MII and Olympus E-500, 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-500 (8MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and E-500 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MII was revealed 3 years later than the E-500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 5D MII grades against the E-500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Olympus E-500. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Olympus E-500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 5D MII has got external dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-500 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5D MII and Olympus E-500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MII versus the E-500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and E-500 is 56 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MII and E-500.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MII having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 5D MII will produce extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent 5D MII will have an advantage in sensor technology.