Nikon D5300 vs Olympus E-600

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon D5300 versus Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The D5300 was revealed 4 years later than the E-600 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D5300 grades against the E-600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5300 & Olympus E-600. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D5300 Gallery & Olympus E-600 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5300 offers exterior measurements 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-600 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D5300 compared to the E-600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5300 and E-600 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D5300 and E-600.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D5300 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D5300 will provide greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher D5300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.