How Sharp is the $999 Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs the $6800 Canon EOS 1D X?
2012-07-27 • SEND FEEDBACK | 
Related: Canon, Canon 1DX, Canon DSLR, Olympus, Olympus M4/3, Olympus mirrorless, Olympus OM-D E-M5, Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Related: Canon, Canon 1DX, Canon DSLR, Olympus, Olympus M4/3, Olympus mirrorless, Olympus OM-D E-M5, Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
The Canon EOS 1D X is a full-frame DSLR which happens to have identical pixel dimensions in the short direction to the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera, though those pixels are on a much larger sensor area (better for noise at high ISO).
So one has to wonder: how does a $999 Olympus OM-D E-M5 compare in sharpness to a $6800 Canon 1D X in terms of image detail? Now in DAP. Stay tuned for another comparison with one of the best Olympus lenses available.
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 holds tremendous potential. It might prove just the right fit for those unwilling to carry a bulky DSLR, and at far lower cost.
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Canon 1D X cropped to 4:3 | Canon 1D X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image size: | 4608 x 3456 15.92 megapixels |
4608 X 3456 15.92 megapixels |
5184 X 3456 17.9 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 17.3 X 13.0 mm | 32.0 X 24.0 | 36.0 X 24.0 (nominal) |
See my Olympus gear page and Canon gear page for recommended bodies and lenses.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Canon EOS 1D X
