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Canon EOS 5D vs Olympus PEN E-PL2

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Canon

Canon EOS 5D

Canon EOS 5D · 2005
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.

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Olympus PEN E-PL2
Olympus

Olympus PEN E-PL2

Olympus PEN · 2011
Lowest now
$138
MSRP
$599
-77% vs MSRP
Typical pricing right now

Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $116 to roughly today's $138. 23% of the $599 MSRP. Prices are down 13.2% over the last 30 days.

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Specs side by side

Canon EOS 5D Olympus PEN E-PL2
Brand CanonOlympus
Family Canon EOS 5DOlympus PEN
Category bodybody
Body type DSLRMirrorless
Mount Canon EFMFT
Sensor Full FrameMFT
Sensor family Canon FF 12.8MP CMOS (5D) · 12.8MP full-frame CMOSOlympus 12MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 12.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS
Megapixels 12.8 MP12.3 MP
Autofocus Phase DetectionContrast Detection
IBIS 3-axis
Weather sealed No
Max video 720p30
Max native ISO ISO 6,400
Body weight 362 g
Dimensions 114 × 72 × 42 mm
Body material polycarbonate
Released 2005-09-222011-01-06
Discontinued
Status discontinueddiscontinued
MSRP $3,299$599
Current low $174$138
vs MSRP -95%-77%

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