Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-510
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Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Released April 2013
- Superseded the Nikon D7000
- Replacement is Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Released November 2007
- Additionally Known as EVOLT E-510
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-500
- Later Model is Olympus E-520

Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-510 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The D7100 was brought out 5 years later than the E-510 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D7100 matches up against the E-510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-510 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Olympus E-510
D7100 | E-510 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | ![]() | November 2007 | More recent by 66 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Nikon D7100
E-510 | D7100 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Olympus E-510
D7100 | E-510 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D7100 offers external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Olympus E-510 has sizing of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D7100 and the E-510.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and E-510 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and E-510.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D7100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D7100 will render greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher D7100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-510 Specifications
Nikon D7100 | Olympus E-510 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D7100 | Olympus E-510 |
Also called as | - | EVOLT E-510 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-04-25 | 2007-11-23 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 309 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765 gr (1.69 lbs) | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 83 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | 10.0 |
DXO Low light score | 1256 | 442 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Retail pricing | $800 | $550 |