Canon 500D vs Olympus E-520

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 500D versus Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and E-520 (10MP) and the 500D (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 500D was released 10 months after the E-520 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 500D scores versus the E-520 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 500D and Olympus E-520. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery and Olympus E-520 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 500D features outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Olympus E-520 has sizing of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Canon 500D versus Olympus E-520 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 500D against the E-520.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 500D and E-520 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 500D and E-520.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 500D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 500D will offer more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher 500D provides an advantage in sensor innovation.