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Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-500

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Olympus E-500 front
Portability
70
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-500 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
  • Refreshed by Nikon D780
Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Introduced October 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-500
  • New Model is Olympus E-510
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Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-500 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon D750 and Olympus E-500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and E-500 (8MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and E-500 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The D750 was introduced 9 years after the E-500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the D750 grades vs the E-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Olympus E-500

 D750 E-500 
IntroducedSeptember 2014October 2005More modern by 109 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k215kCrisper screen (+1014k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Nikon D750

 E-500 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Olympus E-500

 D750 E-500 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D750 provides exterior dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 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).

Examine the Nikon D750 and Olympus E-500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D750 against the E-500.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D750 and E-500 is 57 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and E-500.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D750 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon D750 will resolve more detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer D750 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-500 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D750
Portrait photography with Olympus E-500
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D750
Street photography with Olympus E-500
68
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
56
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (479g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-500 as a Sports photography camera
78
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (1,230 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
37
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-500 Travel photography factors
69
great battery pack (1,230 CIPA)
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors (479 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D750
Landscape photography with Olympus E-500
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (1,230 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
43
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging details
Olympus E-500 Vlogging details
30
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Olympus E-500
 Nikon D750Olympus E-500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D750 Olympus E-500
Alternative name - EVOLT E-500
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-09-12 2005-10-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 12800 400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 3
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 215 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.45x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 grams (1.85 lb) 479 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2956 not tested
Other
Battery life 1230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $2,000 $600