Nikon D5300 vs Olympus E-520

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon D5300 and Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and E-520 (10MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D5300 was revealed 5 years later than the E-520 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the D5300 grades vs the E-520 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5300 and Olympus E-520. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Olympus E-520 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-520 has measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D5300 and Olympus E-520 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D5300 vs the E-520.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D5300 and E-520 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and E-520.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D5300 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D5300 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern D5300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.