Nikon D5 vs Olympus E-1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon D5 vs Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D5 (21MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the D5 (Full frame) and E-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The D5 was unveiled 12 years later than the E-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D5 grades versus the E-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5 and Olympus E-1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D5 Gallery and Olympus E-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D5 has got outside dimensions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Olympus E-1 has specifications of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check the Nikon D5 vs Olympus E-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D5 compared to the E-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D5 and E-1 is 50 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5 and E-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D5 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger D5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.