Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 60Da was released 15 months after the E-5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 60Da grades vs the E-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60Da and Olympus E-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 60Da Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 60Da has got exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-5 has specifications of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 60Da against the E-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and E-5 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60Da and E-5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 60Da due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 60Da will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer 60Da will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.