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Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(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
Olympus E-510
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Olympus E-510

 D750 E-510 
ReleasedSeptember 2014November 2007More modern by 83 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Nikon D750

 E-510 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Olympus E-510

 D750 E-510 
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).

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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.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D750
Portrait photography with Olympus E-510
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
68
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (490 grams)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-510 Sports photography advice
78
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (1,230 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-510 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery power (1,230 CIPA)
weather proofing
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than average in class (490g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-510 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (1,230 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-510 Vlogging advice
30
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Olympus E-510
 Nikon D750Olympus E-510
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