Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 80D versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was introduced 8 years later than the E-510 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 80D matches up vs the E-510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D & Olympus E-510. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 80D features physical dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 80D versus Olympus E-510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 80D vs the E-510.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and E-510 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and E-510.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 80D using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 80D will offer you extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer 80D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.