Canon 70D vs Olympus E-30

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 70D and Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 70D was brought out 4 years after the E-30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the 70D grades against the E-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 70D and Olympus E-30. The entire galleries are available at Canon 70D Gallery and Olympus E-30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D has got physical measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-30 has proportions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

Look at the Canon 70D and Olympus E-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 70D compared to the E-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 70D and E-30 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and E-30.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 70D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 70D will offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 70D will have an edge in sensor innovation.