Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-510

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-510, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 8 years after the E-510 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores against the E-510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-510. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Olympus E-510 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus E-510 has proportions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the E-510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-510 is 76 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-510.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will give extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.