Nikon D600 vs Olympus E-5

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon D600 vs Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and E-5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D600 was revealed 22 months later than the E-5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D600 matches up vs the E-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D600 and Olympus E-5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D600 Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D600 comes with exterior dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Olympus E-5 has specifications of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D600 vs Olympus E-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D600 vs the E-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D600 and E-5 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D600 and E-5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D600 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D600 will result in greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger D600 will have a benefit in sensor technology.