Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-3

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and E-3 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 5D MIV was introduced 8 years later than the E-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 5D MIV scores vs the E-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Olympus E-3. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Olympus E-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV offers external measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Olympus E-3 has dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIV vs the E-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and E-3 is 55 and 56 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and E-3.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will give extra detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.