Canon 5DS R vs Olympus E-510

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon 5DS R versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and E-510 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS R was unveiled 7 years after the E-510 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 5DS R scores against the E-510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R and Olympus E-510. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Olympus E-510 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R provides external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 5DS R versus the E-510.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and E-510 is 55 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and E-510.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will resolve extra detail having an extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger 5DS R will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.