Canon 70D vs Olympus E-3

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 70D and Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and E-3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The 70D was revealed 5 years later than the E-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 70D scores versus the E-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 70D and Olympus E-3. The full galleries are available at Canon 70D Gallery and Olympus E-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 70D has exterior measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Olympus E-3 has measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Check out the Canon 70D and Olympus E-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 70D vs the E-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 70D and E-3 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and E-3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 70D using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 70D will result in extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent 70D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.