Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-M10

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-M10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D780 was unveiled 5 years later than the E-M10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D780 scores against the E-M10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D780 and Olympus OM-D E-M10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D780 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D780 has external dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 has specifications of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D780 vs the E-M10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and E-M10 is 57 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D780 and E-M10.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D780 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D780 will render extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern D780 should have an advantage in sensor technology.