Canon 80D vs Olympus E-5

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 80D versus Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was brought out 5 years after the E-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 80D matches up versus the E-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D and Olympus E-5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 80D provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-5 has measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon 80D versus Olympus E-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 80D and the E-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and E-5 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and E-5.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 80D featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 80D will render greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger 80D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.