Canon 5D vs Olympus E-500

Here is a extensive review of the Canon 5D vs Olympus E-500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and E-500 (8MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and E-500 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 5D was launched within a month of the E-500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 5D scores against the E-500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D and Olympus E-500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5D Gallery and Olympus E-500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D features outer 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) while the Olympus E-500 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 5D vs the E-500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and E-500 is 55 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D and E-500.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.