Nikon D500 vs Olympus E-510

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon D500 versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the D500 (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D500 was manufactured 8 years after the E-510 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D500 matches up vs the E-510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D500 & Olympus E-510. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D500 Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D500 has exterior measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Olympus E-510 has dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D500 and the E-510.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D500 and E-510 is 56 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D500 and E-510.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D500 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D500 will deliver more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher D500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.