Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-5

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The D7100 was unveiled 2 years later than the E-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the D7100 grades vs the E-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7100 and Olympus E-5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7100 provides outside measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Olympus E-5 has dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D7100 vs the E-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D7100 and E-5 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D7100 and E-5.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D7100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D7100 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D7100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.