Canon M10 vs Olympus E-5

Here, we are evaluating the Canon M10 and Olympus E-5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M10 was announced 4 years after the E-5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M10 scores vs the E-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 & Olympus E-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery & Olympus E-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus E-5 has dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M10 compared to the E-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and E-5 is 88 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and E-5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M10 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M10 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.