Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-520

Lets look closer at the Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D3000 (10MP) and the E-520 (10MP) is very similar but the D3000 (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The D3000 was brought out 16 months after the E-520 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D3000 scores vs the E-520 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-520. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D3000 Gallery and Olympus E-520 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3000 offers external dimensions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-520 has dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D3000 versus the E-520.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D3000 and E-520 is 69 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D3000 and E-520.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The D3000 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The newer D3000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.