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Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Olympus E-5 front
Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59

Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-3
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Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Olympus E-5

 90D E-5 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2011Newer by 105 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Canon 90D

 E-5 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Olympus E-5

 90D E-5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5 size comparison

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

Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography features
Olympus E-5 Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-5 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography information
Olympus E-5 Sports photography information
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (1,300 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-5 Travel photography highlights
78
good battery (1,300 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count high (33MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
56
environment proof
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Olympus E-5
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low MP (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-5 Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
64
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
has external microphone jack
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Canon 90D vs Olympus E-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Olympus E-5
 Canon EOS 90DOlympus E-5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 90D Olympus E-5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2011-02-03
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 TruePic V+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HyperCrystal transmissive LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 18.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701g (1.55 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 519
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs 870 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N BLM-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One Two
Launch price $1,199 $1,700