Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5
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Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Launched February 2013
- Later Model is Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-3
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Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 Overview
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.
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Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Olympus E-5
6D | E-5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Canon 6D
E-5 | 6D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 6D and Olympus E-5
6D | E-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
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Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and E-5 is 59 and 58 respectively.
![Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Olympus-E-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Olympus-E-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Olympus-E-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 6D vs Olympus E-5 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Olympus E-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS 6D | Olympus E-5 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-02-12 | 2011-02-03 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | TruePic V+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 250 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 82 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.1 | 10.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 2340 | 519 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1090 pictures | 870 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | BLM-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Price at launch | $1,699 | $1,700 |