Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) and Olympus E-5

Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) and Olympus E-5 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) ×
Olympus E-5 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D)Olympus E-5
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberT1iE-5
Alternate model number(s)
  • eos 500d
  • eos kiss x3
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Camera formatSLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129143
Width (mm)6275
Height (mm)98117
Weight (g)526892
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon XSi-
SuccessorCanon T2i-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)15.112.3
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)332.27224.9
Sensor width (mm)22.317.3
Sensor height (mm)14.913
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.694.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.62
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6356
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.721.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.510.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)663519
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2352 x 1568(3.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4752 x 3168(15.1 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
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.45
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264, 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 EF/EF-SFour Thirds
LensCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 88.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3-
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)25-
Filter thread (mm)58-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center pointTTL 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 pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm 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)0.540.58
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.871.15
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 settingsAuto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; H=12800Auto (200 - 6400, customizable), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • customized wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4 settings)
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted49-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, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-fieldUnderwater program AE
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
  • 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)1313
Flash range descriptionLens dependentDepends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC sync socket
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • 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
  • ir: rc-1/rc-5
  • wired: rs-60e3
  • rm-1 ir or rm-cb1 cable
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi-mini
  • wired remote
  • cable remote
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi (type-c) output
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.4-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.38-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.45
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.16-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.27-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus Live View "Quick Mode"(Phase Detect)= 1.342sFull Autofocus Live View "Live Mode"(Contrast Detect)= 2.591s-
Startup time (s)0.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.2-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)400870
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E5Proprietary BLM-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 xProprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLM-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • zoom browser ex / imagebrowser
  • olympus software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCreative Auto, Live View with Face Detection, Periphery Illumination Correction, Auto Light Optimizer, Highlight Tone Priority, HD MoviesSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Hi-res 921Kdot Articulating LCD, 720p movies, HDMI output



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