Canon 5D MIII vs Olympus E-510

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon 5D MIII versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and E-510 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was unveiled 4 years later than the E-510 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 5D MIII matches up against the E-510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Olympus E-510. The full galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Olympus E-510 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII has got outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Olympus E-510 has sizing of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 5D MIII vs the E-510.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and E-510 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and E-510.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIII using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will give you extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIII will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.