Nikon D2Hs vs Olympus E-1

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon D2Hs versus Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D2Hs (4MP) and the E-1 (5MP) is very close but the D2Hs (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D2Hs was brought out 15 months later than the E-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D2Hs scores against the E-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D2Hs & Olympus E-1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D2Hs Gallery & Olympus E-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2Hs features outside measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D2Hs against the E-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2Hs and E-1 is 51 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D2Hs and E-1.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D2Hs because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-1 will render more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer D2Hs will have a benefit in sensor technology.