Canon EOS 5D vs Olympus PEN E-P1
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$174
MSRP
$3,299
-95% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 40% above the 90-day low of $124 (seen Jun 26, 2026). 5% of the $3,299 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.
Lowest now
$204
MSRP
$749
-73% vs MSRP
Near the 90-day low
Close to the 90-day low. Within $5 of the 90-day low of $199. 27% of the $749 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.
Specs side by side
| Canon EOS 5D | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Family | Canon EOS 5D | Olympus PEN |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Mount | Canon EF | MFT |
| Sensor | Full Frame | MFT |
| Sensor family | Canon FF 12.8MP CMOS (5D) · 12.8MP full-frame CMOS | Olympus 12MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 12.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Megapixels | 12.8 MP | 12.3 MP |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection | Contrast Detection |
| IBIS | — | 3-axis 4-stop |
| Weather sealed | — | No |
| Max video | — | 720p30 |
| Max native ISO | — | ISO 6,400 |
| Body weight | — | 355 g |
| Dimensions | — | 121 × 70 × 36 mm |
| Body material | — | metal/plastic mix |
| Released | 2005-09-22 | 2009-06-16 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| MSRP | $3,299 | $749 |
| Current low | $174 | $204 |
| vs MSRP | -95% | -73% |
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