Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-30

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 5D MIV and Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and E-30 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was brought out 7 years after the E-30 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5D MIV scores vs the E-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Olympus E-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Olympus E-30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV offers outside measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Olympus E-30 has measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MIV and Olympus E-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIV and the E-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and E-30 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and E-30.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will resolve extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV will have an edge in sensor technology.