Canon 5D MII vs Olympus E-510

Lets look more closely at the Canon 5D MII and Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and E-510 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The 5D MII was introduced 15 months later than the E-510 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 5D MII grades vs the E-510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Olympus E-510. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D MII offers outside measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MII and the E-510.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and E-510 is 56 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and E-510.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MII having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MII will offer greater detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger 5D MII provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.