Nikon D5100 vs Olympus E-620

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon D5100 versus Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the D5100 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D5100 was announced 22 months later than the E-620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D5100 matches up against the E-620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5100 and Olympus E-620. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D5100 Gallery and Olympus E-620 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5100 provides external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Olympus E-620 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D5100 versus Olympus E-620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D5100 against the E-620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5100 and E-620 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5100 and E-620.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D5100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D5100 will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger D5100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.