Canon D30 vs Olympus E-5

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon D30 and Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The D30 was launched 11 years before the E-5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D30 grades vs the E-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS D30 and Olympus E-5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 has got external dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-5 has proportions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 and Olympus E-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D30 versus the E-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and E-5 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and E-5.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D30 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-5 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older D30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.