Canon 60D vs Olympus E-3

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon 60D vs Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and E-3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 60D was unveiled 2 years later than the E-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 60D grades against the E-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60D & Olympus E-3. The full galleries are provided at Canon 60D Gallery & Olympus E-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 60D features external dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Olympus E-3 has specifications of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 60D against the E-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and E-3 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and E-3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 60D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 60D will give you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 60D should have an edge in sensor innovation.