Nikon D7200 vs Olympus E-500

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon D7200 vs Olympus E-500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and E-500 (8MP) and the D7200 (APS-C) and E-500 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The D7200 was brought out 9 years after the E-500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D7200 matches up versus the E-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7200 and Olympus E-500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Olympus E-500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D7200 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Olympus E-500 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D7200 vs Olympus E-500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D7200 compared to the E-500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and E-500 is 59 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7200 and E-500.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D7200 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D7200 will resolve extra detail having its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger D7200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.