Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-510

Lets look more closely at the Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the 7D MII (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The 7D MII was introduced 6 years later than the E-510 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 7D MII grades against the E-510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D Mark II & Olympus E-510. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 7D MII Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII provides exterior measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7D MII against the E-510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and E-510 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D MII and E-510.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7D MII with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 7D MII will give you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent 7D MII should have an edge in sensor technology.