Canon 5D vs Olympus E-30

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 5D vs Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the E-30 (12MP) is fairly close but the 5D (Full frame) and E-30 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The 5D was introduced 4 years prior to the E-30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 5D grades against the E-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D & Olympus E-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D Gallery & Olympus E-30 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D provides outside measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Olympus E-30 has proportions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D versus the E-30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D and E-30 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and E-30.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D will render greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 5D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.