Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510
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Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Released September 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D700
- Refreshed by Nikon D780
(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 referred to as EVOLT E-510
- Replaced the Olympus E-500
- Later Model is Olympus E-520

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon D750 versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and E-510 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

The D750 was revealed 6 years after the E-510 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D750 matches up versus the E-510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D750 and Olympus E-510. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D750 Gallery and Olympus E-510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Olympus E-510
D750 | E-510 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | November 2007 | More modern by 83 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 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 D750
E-510 | D750 |
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Common features in the Nikon D750 and Olympus E-510
D750 | E-510 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D750 enjoys outer measurements 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-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D750 versus Olympus E-510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D750 and the E-510.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D750 and E-510 is 57 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D750 and E-510.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D750 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D750 will render greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern D750 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 Specifications
Nikon D750 | Olympus E-510 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D750 | Olympus E-510 |
Alternative name | - | EVOLT E-510 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-09-12 | 2007-11-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 840 grams (1.85 lb) | 490 grams (1.08 lb) |
Dimensions | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 93 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | 10.0 |
DXO Low light score | 2956 | 442 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1230 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,000 | $550 |