Canon 70D vs Olympus E-300

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 70D versus Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and E-300 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 70D was launched 8 years later than the E-300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 70D grades against the E-300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 70D & Olympus E-300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery & Olympus E-300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon 70D provides external measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-300 has specifications of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Canon 70D versus Olympus E-300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 70D versus the E-300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and E-300 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and E-300.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 70D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 70D will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher 70D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.