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Canon EOS 5D vs Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1

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 Mini E-PM1
Olympus

Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1

Olympus PEN · 2011
Lowest now
$129
MSRP
$499
-74% vs MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $129 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 26% of the $499 MSRP. Prices are down 5.1% over the last 30 days.

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Specs side by side

Canon EOS 5D Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1
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 1080p60
Max native ISO ISO 12,800
Body weight 265 g
Dimensions 110 × 64 × 34 mm
Body material polycarbonate
Released 2005-09-222011-01-01
Discontinued
Status discontinuedlikely discontinued
MSRP $3,299$499
Current low $174$129
vs MSRP -95%-74%

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