Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-30

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the D500 (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The D500 was announced 6 years after the E-30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D500 matches up vs the E-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D500 & Olympus E-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D500 Gallery & Olympus E-30 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D500 comes with physical dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Olympus E-30 has proportions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D500 vs the E-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D500 and E-30 is 56 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D500 and E-30.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D500 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D500 will give you greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher D500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.