Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$349
MSRP
$7,999
4% of MSRP
Typical pricing right now
Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $309 to roughly today's $349. 4% of the $7,999 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.
Lowest now
$329
MSRP
$1,099
30% of MSRP
Near the 90-day low
Close to the 90-day low. Within $15 of the 90-day low of $314. 30% of the $1,099 MSRP. Prices are down 22.4% over the last 30 days.
Specs side by side
| Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Family | Canon EOS-1D | Olympus OM-D |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | DSLR | sensor = |
| Mount | EF | — |
| Sensor | Full Frame | MFT |
| Sensor family | Canon FF 21MP CMOS (1Ds III) · 21.1MP full-frame CMOS | Olympus 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Megapixels | 21.1 MP | 16.1 MP |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection | Contrast Detection |
| IBIS | — | 5-axis 5-stop |
| Weather sealed | — | Yes |
| Max video | — | 1080p60 |
| Max native ISO | — | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | — | 469 g |
| Dimensions | — | 124 × 85 × 45 mm |
| Body material | — | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2007-11-30 | 2015-01-01 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | discontinued | likely discontinued |
| MSRP | $7,999 | $1,099 |
| Current low | $349 | $329 |
| % of MSRP | 4% of MSRP | 30% of MSRP |
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