Canon 5D vs Olympus E-300

On this page, we are matching up the Canon 5D versus Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and E-300 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 5D was brought out 11 months later than the E-300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 5D scores against the E-300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D and Olympus E-300. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5D Gallery and Olympus E-300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D has got external dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Olympus E-300 has proportions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5D versus Olympus E-300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D against the E-300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and E-300 is 55 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D and E-300.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5D will give more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent 5D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.