Canon 6D vs Olympus E-500

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 6D versus Olympus E-500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and E-500 (8MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and E-500 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was released 7 years after the E-500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 6D scores against the E-500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 6D and Olympus E-500. The complete galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery and Olympus E-500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 6D features outer measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Olympus E-500 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Canon 6D versus Olympus E-500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6D against the E-500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and E-500 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and E-500.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 6D will show extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher 6D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.