Canon EOS 5D vs Olympus PEN E-PL3
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$159
MSRP
$3,299
5% of MSRP
Prices are rising
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 23.3% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $124, $35 below today. Currently 5% of the $3,299 MSRP.
Lowest now
$169
MSRP
$599
28% of MSRP
Prices are rising
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 35.2% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $125, $44 below today. Currently 28% of the $599 MSRP.
Specs side by side
| Canon EOS 5D | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Family | Canon EOS 5D | Olympus PEN |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Mount | 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 |
| Weather sealed | — | No |
| Max video | — | 1080p60 |
| Max native ISO | — | ISO 12,800 |
| Body weight | — | 313 g |
| Dimensions | — | 110 × 64 × 37 mm |
| Body material | — | polycarbonate |
| Released | 2005-09-22 | 2011-08-29 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| MSRP | $3,299 | $599 |
| Current low | $159 | $169 |
| % of MSRP | 5% of MSRP | 28% of MSRP |
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