Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-5

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon D750 versus Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and E-5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The D750 was unveiled 3 years later than the E-5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D750 grades vs the E-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D750 and Olympus E-5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D750 Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D750 enjoys outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Olympus E-5 has measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D750 versus Olympus E-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D750 compared to the E-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D750 and E-5 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and E-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D750 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D750 will offer you more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent D750 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.