Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-5

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and E-5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was unveiled 5 years later than the E-5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 5D MIV matches up against the E-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Olympus E-5. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV comes with physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Olympus E-5 has dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV and the E-5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and E-5 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and E-5.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will give you extra detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.