Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5
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![Canon EOS 60Da front Canon EOS 60Da front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-60Da/Canon-60Da-front.jpg)
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Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
- Released April 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Launched February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-3
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Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 Overview
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.
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Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Olympus E-5
60Da | E-5 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 15 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Canon 60Da
E-5 | 60Da |
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Common features in the Canon 60Da and Olympus E-5
60Da | E-5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 size comparison Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-60Da-vs-Olympus-E-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and E-5 is 59 and 58 respectively.
![Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-60Da-vs-Olympus-E-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-60Da-vs-Olympus-E-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-60Da-vs-Olympus-E-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-5 Specifications
Canon EOS 60Da | Olympus E-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS 60Da | Olympus E-5 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-04-07 | 2011-02-03 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic V+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Clear View TFT color LCD | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 755 gr (1.66 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 519 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1100 images | 870 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | BLM-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Launch price | $1,499 | $1,700 |