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Canon 5D Mark IV vs Olympus E-PL6

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and the Olympus PEN E-PL6 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in August 2016 and May 2013. The 5D Mark IV is a DSLR, while the E-PL6 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on a full frame (5D Mark IV) and a Four Thirds (E-PL6) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 30.1 megapixels, whereas the Olympus provides 15.9 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon 5D Mark IV
versus
 Olympus E-PL6
Canon 5D Mark IV   Olympus E-PL6
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Canon EF mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
30.1 MP – Full Frame sensor 15.9 MP – Four Thirds sensor
4K/30p Video 1080/30p Video
ISO 100-32,000 (50 - 102,400) ISO 200-25,600
Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
3.2" LCD – 1620k dots 3.0" LCD – 460k dots
Fixed touchscreen Tilting touchscreen
7 shutter flaps per second 8 shutter flaps per second
Lens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
900 shots per battery charge360 shots per battery charge
151 x 116 x 76 mm, 890 g 111 x 64 x 38 mm, 325 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and the Olympus PEN E-PL6? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 5D Mark IV and the Olympus E-PL6 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The E-PL6 can be obtained in four different colors (black, silver, red, white), while the 5D Mark IV is only available in black.

Size Canon 5D Mark IV vs Olympus E-PL6
Compare 5D Mark IV versus E-PL6 top
Comparison 5D Mark IV or E-PL6 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus E-PL6 is considerably smaller (59 percent) than the Canon 5D Mark IV. Moreover, the E-PL6 is substantially lighter (63 percent) than the 5D Mark IV. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 5D Mark IV is splash and dust resistant, while the E-PL6 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (5D Mark IV) and the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog (E-PL6). Mirrorless cameras, such as the E-PL6, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.

Concerning battery life, the 5D Mark IV gets 900 shots out of its Canon LP-E6N battery, while the E-PL6 can take 360 images on a single charge of its Olympus BLS-5 power pack.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Model 		Camera
Width 		Camera
Height 		Camera
Depth 		Camera
Weight 		Battery
Life 		Weather
Sealing 		Camera
Launch 		Launch
Price 		Street
Price
1.
 
 Canon 5D Mark IV 151 mm 116 mm 76 mm 890 g 900 i Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
2.
 
 Olympus E-PL6 111 mm 64 mm 38 mm 325 g 360 i May 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
3.
 
 Canon 1D X Mark II 158 mm 168 mm 83 mm 1530 g 1210 i Feb 2016 US$ 5 999ebay.com
4.
 
 Canon 5D 152 mm 113 mm 75 mm 895 g 400 i Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
5.
 
 Canon 5D Mark II 152 mm 114 mm 75 mm 850 g 850 i Sep 2008 US$ 3 499ebay.com
6.
 
 Canon 5D Mark III 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 950 g 950 i Mar 2012 US$ 3 499ebay.com
7.
 
 Canon 5DS 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 930 g 700 i Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
8.
 
 Canon 5DS R 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 930 g 700 i Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
9.
 
 Canon 6D Mark II 144 mm 111 mm 75 mm 765 g 1200 i Jun 2017 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
10.
 
 Nikon D800 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 1000 g 900 i Feb 2012 US$ 2 999ebay.com
11.
 
 Nikon D800E 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 1000 g 900 i Feb 2012 US$ 3 299ebay.com
12.
 
 Nikon D850 146 mm 124 mm 79 mm 1005 g 1840 i Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
13.
 
 Olympus E-M10 119 mm 82 mm 46 mm 396 g 320 i Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
14.
 
 Olympus E-M10 II 120 mm 83 mm 47 mm 390 g 320 i Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
15.
 
 Olympus E-PL5 111 mm 64 mm 38 mm 325 g 360 i Sep 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
16.
 
 Olympus E-PL7 115 mm 67 mm 38 mm 357 g 350 i Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
17.
 
 Olympus E-PM2 110 mm 64 mm 34 mm 269 g 360 i Sep 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Width 		Camera
Height 		Camera
Depth 		Camera
Weight 		Battery
Life 		Weather
Sealing 		Camera
Launch 		Launch
Price 		Street
Price
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Model

The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The E-PL6 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 83 percent) than the 5D Mark IV, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 5D Mark IV features a full frame sensor and the Olympus E-PL6 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the E-PL6 is 74 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 2.0. The sensor in the 5D Mark IV has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the E-PL6 offers a 4:3 aspect.

Canon 5D Mark IV and Olympus E-PL6 sensor measures

With 30.1MP, the 5D Mark IV offers a higher resolution than the E-PL6 (15.9MP), but the 5D Mark IV nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 5.36μm versus 3.76μm for the E-PL6) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the 5D Mark IV is a much more recent model (by 3 years and 3 months) than the E-PL6, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.

The resolution advantage of the Canon 5D Mark IV implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the 5D Mark IV for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 33.6 x 22.4 inches or 85.3 x 56.9 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 26.9 x 17.9 inches or 68.3 x 45.5 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 22.4 x 14.9 inches or 56.9 x 37.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus E-PL6 are 23 x 17.3 inches or 58.5 x 43.9 cm for good quality, 18.4 x 13.8 inches or 46.8 x 35.1 cm for very good quality, and 15.4 x 11.5 inches or 39 x 29.3 cm for excellent quality prints.

The 5D Mark IV has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 32000, which can be extended to ISO 50-102400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus PEN E-PL6 are ISO 200 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

5D Mark IV versus E-PL6 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Model 		Sensor
Class 		Resolution
(MP) 		Horiz.
Pixels 		Vert.
Pixels 		Video
Format 		DXO
Portrait 		DXO
Landscape 		DXO
Sports 		DXO
Overall
1.
 
 Canon 5D Mark IV Full Frame 30.1 6720 44804K/30p24.813.6299591
2.
 
 Olympus E-PL6 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.512.071768
3.
 
 Canon 1D X Mark II Full Frame 20.0 5472 36484K/60p24.113.5320788
4.
 
 Canon 5D Full Frame 12.7 4368 2912i22.911.1136871
5.
 
 Canon 5D Mark II Full Frame 21.0 5616 37441080/30p23.711.9181579
6.
 
 Canon 5D Mark III Full Frame 22.1 5760 38401080/30p24.011.7229381
7.
 
 Canon 5DS Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.712.4238187
8.
 
 Canon 5DS R Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.612.4230886
9.
 
 Canon 6D Mark II Full Frame 26.0 6240 41601080/60p24.411.9286285
10.
 
 Nikon D800 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.314.4285395
11.
 
 Nikon D800E Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.614.3297996
12.
 
 Nikon D850 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/30p26.414.82660100
13.
 
 Olympus E-M10 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.388472
14.
 
 Olympus E-M10 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.112.584273
15.
 
 Olympus E-PL5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.388972
16.
 
 Olympus E-PL7 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.712.487372
17.
 
 Olympus E-PM2 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.712.293272
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Model 		Sensor
Class 		Resolution
(MP) 		Horiz.
Pixels 		Vert.
Pixels 		Video
Format 		DXO
Portrait 		DXO
Landscape 		DXO
Sports 		DXO
Overall
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Model

Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the 5D Mark IV provides a higher video resolution than the E-PL6. It can shoot video footage at 4K/30p, while the Olympus is limited to 1080/30p.

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Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the 5D Mark IV has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the E-PL6 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the E-PL6 can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the VF-3. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 5D Mark IV, the Olympus E-PL6, and comparable cameras.

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Core Features
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Model 		Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots) 		Control
Panel
(yes/no)		 LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)		 LCD
Attach-
ment		 Touch
Screen
(yes/no)		 Max
Shutter
Speed *		 Max
Shutter
Flaps *		 Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)		 Built-in
Image
Stab
1.
 
 Canon 5D Mark IVoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
2.
 
 Olympus E-PL6optional i3.0 / 460 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
3.
 
 Canon 1D X Mark IIoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 16.0/s i i
4.
 
 Canon 5Doptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 3.0/s i i
5.
 
 Canon 5D Mark IIoptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 3.9/s i i
6.
 
 Canon 5D Mark IIIoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
7.
 
 Canon 5DSoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
8.
 
 Canon 5DS Roptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
9.
 
 Canon 6D Mark IIoptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 6.5/s i i
10.
 
 Nikon D800optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
11.
 
 Nikon D800Eoptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
12.
 
 Nikon D850optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
13.
 
 Olympus E-M101440 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
14.
 
 Olympus E-M10 II2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
15.
 
 Olympus E-PL5optional i3.0 / 460 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
16.
 
 Olympus E-PL7optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
17.
 
 Olympus E-PM2optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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Model 		Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots) 		Control
Panel
(yes/no)		 LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)		 LCD
Attach-
ment		 Touch
Screen
(yes/no)		 Max
Shutter
Speed *		 Max
Shutter
Flaps *		 Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)		 Built-in
Image
Stab
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Model

One feature that is present on the 5D Mark IV, but is missing on the E-PL6 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The E-PL6 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the 5D Mark IV does not have a selfie-screen.

The Canon 5D Mark IV and the Olympus E-PL6 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The 5D Mark IV writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or SDXC cards, while the E-PL6 uses SDXC cards. The 5D Mark IV features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the E-PL6 only has one slot. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

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Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Olympus PEN E-PL6 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Model 		Hotshoe
Port 		Internal
Mic / Speaker 		Microphone
Port 		Headphone
Port 		HDMI
Port 		USB
Port 		WiFi
Support		 NFC
Support		 Bluetooth
Support
1.
 
 Canon 5D Mark IVimono / monoiimini3.0iii
2.
 
 Olympus E-PL6istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
3.
 
 Canon 1D X Mark IIimono / monoiimini3.0iii
4.
 
 Canon 5Dii / iiii2.0iii
5.
 
 Canon 5D Mark IIimono / monoiimini2.0iii
6.
 
 Canon 5D Mark IIIimono / monoiimini2.0iii
7.
 
 Canon 5DSimono / monoiimini3.0iii
8.
 
 Canon 5DS Rimono / monoiimini3.0iii
9.
 
 Canon 6D Mark IIistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
10.
 
 Nikon D800imono / monoiimini3.0iii
11.
 
 Nikon D800Eimono / monoiimini3.0iii
12.
 
 Nikon D850istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
13.
 
 Olympus E-M10istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
14.
 
 Olympus E-M10 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
15.
 
 Olympus E-PL5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
16.
 
 Olympus E-PL7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
17.
 
 Olympus E-PM2istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Model 		Hotshoe
Port 		Internal
Mic / Speaker 		Microphone
Port 		Headphone
Port 		HDMI
Port 		USB
Port 		WiFi
Support		 NFC
Support		 Bluetooth
Support
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Model

It is notable that the 5D Mark IV has a microphone port, which is missing on the E-PL6. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 5D Mark IV (unlike the E-PL6) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Travel and landscape photographers will find it useful that the 5D Mark IV has an internal geolocalization sensor and can record GPS coordinates in its EXIF data.

The 5D Mark IV is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Canon. In contrast, the E-PL6 has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the E-PL6 was succeeded by the Olympus E-PL7. Further information on the features and operation of the 5D Mark IV and E-PL6 can be found, respectively, in the Canon 5D Mark IV Manual (free pdf) or the online Olympus E-PL6 Manual.

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Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is the Canon 5D Mark IV better than the Olympus E-PL6 or vice versa? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (30.1 vs 15.9MP) with a 40% higher linear resolution.
  • Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/30p).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1620k vs 460k dots).
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (900 versus 360) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Easier geotagging: Features an internal GPS sensor to log localization data.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.0 vs 2.0).
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More modern: Reflects 3 years and 3 months of technical progress since the E-PL6 launch.

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Reasons to prefer the Olympus PEN E-PL6:

  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (8 vs 7 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • More compact: Is smaller (111x64mm vs 151x116mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 565g or 63 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (83 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in May 2013).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the 5D Mark IV is the clear winner of the match-up (23 : 9 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

5D Mark IV 23:09 E-PL6

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 5D Mark IV and the Olympus E-PL6 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the 5D Mark IV and the E-PL6 in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Expert Camera Reviews
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 Model 		  AP 
 score 		  CL 
 score 		  DCW 
 score 		  DPR 
 score 		  EPZ 
 score 		  PB 
 score 		 Camera
Launch		 Launch
Price 		Street
Price
1.
 
 Canon 5D Mark IV4.5/5+ +4/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
2.
 
 Olympus E-PL6............ May 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
3.
 
 Canon 1D X Mark II....4.5/589/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2016 US$ 5 999ebay.com
4.
 
 Canon 5D..88/100..+ +o.. Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
5.
 
 Canon 5D Mark II4/591/100..79/1004/5.. Sep 2008 US$ 3 499ebay.com
6.
 
 Canon 5D Mark III..+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2012 US$ 3 499ebay.com
7.
 
 Canon 5DS..+..83/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
8.
 
 Canon 5DS R5/5+..83/1005/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
9.
 
 Canon 6D Mark II4/5+4/580/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2017 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
10.
 
 Nikon D8005/5+ +..82/1005/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 2 999ebay.com
11.
 
 Nikon D800E......84/1005/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 3 299ebay.com
12.
 
 Nikon D8504.5/5+ +5/589/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
13.
 
 Olympus E-M104/5....80/1005/55/5 Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
14.
 
 Olympus E-M10 II4.5/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
15.
 
 Olympus E-PL53/5+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
16.
 
 Olympus E-PL74/5+....5/54/5 Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
17.
 
 Olympus E-PM23/5....77/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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 Model 		  AP 
 score 		  CL 
 score 		  DCW 
 score 		  DPR 
 score 		  EPZ 
 score 		  PB 
 score 		 Camera
Launch		 Launch
Price 		Street
Price
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Canon 5D Mark IV vs Olympus E-PL6

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon 5D Mark IV Olympus E-PL6
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Canon EF mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date August 2016 May 2013
Launch Price USD 3,499 USD 599
Sensor Specs Canon 5D Mark IV Olympus E-PL6
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 36.0 x 24.0 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 864 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.3 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 30.1 Megapixels 15.9 Megapixels
Image Resolution 6720 x 4480 pixels 4608 x 3456 pixels
Pixel Pitch 5.36 μm 3.76 μm
Pixel Density 3.48 MP/cm2 7.08 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 4K/30p Video 1080/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 32,000 ISO 200 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 50 - 102,400 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor DIGIC 6+ TruePic VI
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 91 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 24.8 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 13.6 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 2995 ..
Screen Specs Canon 5D Mark IV Olympus E-PL6
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71x
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.2inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 1620k dots 460k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Tilting screen
Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Canon 5D Mark IV Olympus E-PL6
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 7 shutter flaps/s 8 shutter flaps/s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationLens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium CF or SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-I UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Canon 5D Mark IV Olympus E-PL6
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 3.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI mini HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Headphone Socket Headphone port no Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in no Wifi
Near-Field Communication NFC built-in no NFC
Geotagging GPS built-in no internal GPS
Body Specs Canon 5D Mark IV Olympus E-PL6
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Canon LP-E6N Olympus BLS-5
Battery Life (CIPA)900 shots per charge360 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76 mm
(5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0 in) 		111 x 64 x 38 mm
(4.4 x 2.5 x 1.5 in)
Camera Weight 890 g (31.4 oz) 325 g (11.5 oz)
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