Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus E-1

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX510 HS versus Olympus E-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and E-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was revealed 9 years later than the E-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX510 HS matches up against the E-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus E-1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus E-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has proportions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS versus Olympus E-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the E-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and E-1 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and E-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX510 HS will give more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.