Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and E-5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was introduced 2 years after the E-5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6D matches up versus the E-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 6D & Olympus E-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 6D Gallery & Olympus E-5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D enjoys physical dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Olympus E-5 has proportions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6D vs the E-5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and E-5 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and E-5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 6D will offer more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 6D will have an advantage in sensor technology.