Canon 80D vs Olympus E-M1

Here, we are comparing the Canon 80D versus Olympus E-M1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The 80D was unveiled 2 years after the E-M1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 80D scores vs the E-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Olympus OM-D E-M1. The full galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery and Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 80D enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 80D versus Olympus E-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 80D against the E-M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and E-M1 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and E-M1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 80D with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 80D will offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent 80D is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.