Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5

Lets look more closely at the Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The 90D was manufactured 8 years after the E-5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 90D scores against the E-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 90D & Olympus E-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery & Olympus E-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 90D comes with exterior measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus E-5 has sizing of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 90D and the E-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and E-5 is 60 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and E-5.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 90D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 90D will resolve more detail due to its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 90D provides an edge in sensor tech.