Canon 5DS vs Olympus E-510

The following is a extended review of the Canon 5DS and Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and E-510 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS was introduced 7 years after the E-510 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 5DS matches up against the E-510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS & Olympus E-510. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS enjoys outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Olympus E-510 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 5DS compared to the E-510.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and E-510 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and E-510.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5DS will give more detail using its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher 5DS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.