Canon 80D vs Olympus E-300

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 80D vs Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and E-300 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The 80D was introduced 11 years later than the E-300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 80D matches up vs the E-300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Olympus E-300. The whole galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Olympus E-300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 80D comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Olympus E-300 has specifications of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Canon 80D vs Olympus E-300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 80D vs the E-300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and E-300 is 59 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and E-300.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 80D using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 80D will give greater detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 80D should have an advantage in sensor innovation.