Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-510

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D80 (10MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the D80 (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D80 was introduced 14 months before the E-510 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D80 matches up vs the E-510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D80 & Olympus E-510. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D80 Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D80 enjoys exterior measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D80 vs the E-510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D80 and E-510 is 62 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D80 and E-510.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The D80 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged D80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.