Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Olympus E-5

Comparison of Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Olympus E-5 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 5D Mark II ×
Olympus E-5 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark IIOlympus E-5
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model number5D Mark IIE-5
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20082010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)152143
Width (mm)7575
Height (mm)114117
Weight (g)1,588892
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 5D-
SuccessorCanon 5D Mark II-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)21.112.3
Sensor format35mm4/3
Sensor area (mm²)864224.9
Sensor width (mm)3617.3
Sensor height (mm)2413
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.414.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)12
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7956
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.721.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.910.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,815519
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3861 x 2574(9.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4080 x 2720(11.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3024(12.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.95
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EFFour Thirds
LensCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 105.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.00 - 105.00-
Zoom ratio (x)4.4-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.25-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)45-
Filter thread (mm)77-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist PointsTTL Phase Detect: 11-point, all cross-type; Contrast Detect (Live View): 11-area, face detection
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, ~1.15x mag., ~20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.710.58
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.711.15
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1014
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settings100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV incrementsAuto (200 - 6400, customizable), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • customized wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4 settings)
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%)49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, 3 CustomUnderwater program AE
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • 1/16
  • 1/64)
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (1/4
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-13
Flash range description-Depends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionPC Sync, Hot ShoeHot Shoe, PC sync socket
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Other memoryUDMA compliant-
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or ir wireless
  • rm-1 ir or rm-cb1 cable
Connections (extended)
  • system extension terminal (for wft-e4)
  • cable remote
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi (type-c) output
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.35-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.37-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)14-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.35-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.95
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)75-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.9-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)11-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.19-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (notes)Live View:Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47sFull AF, Live Mode: 1.189sPrefocused: 0.119s-
Startup time (s)0.4-
Play -> record time (s)0.1-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)850870
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E6Proprietary BLM-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLM-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • canon eos digital solution disk (version 19.1): eos utility (version 2.5)
  • digital photo professional (version 3.5)
  • picture style editor (version 1.4)
  • zoombrowser ex (version 6.2)
  • olympus software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 0.3 or higher
  • windows xp sp2/vista
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Hi-res 921Kdot Articulating LCD, 720p movies, HDMI output



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate