Nikon D5100 vs Olympus E-600

Let's look closer at the Nikon D5100 vs Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the D5100 (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The D5100 was brought out 21 months later than the E-600 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the D5100 matches up versus the E-600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5100 and Olympus E-600. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D5100 Gallery and Olympus E-600 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D5100 has got external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Olympus E-600 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5100 vs Olympus E-600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D5100 compared to the E-600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5100 and E-600 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D5100 and E-600.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D5100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D5100 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer D5100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.