Canon G1 X II vs Olympus E-5

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G1 X II and Olympus E-5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the E-5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the G1 X II (1.5") and E-5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was released 3 years later than the E-5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G1 X II grades against the E-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Olympus E-5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X II has got external measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Olympus E-5 has proportions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon G1 X II and Olympus E-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X II vs the E-5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and E-5 is 76 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X II and E-5.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G1 X II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer G1 X II will have an edge in sensor innovation.