Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-1

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D800 versus Olympus E-1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and E-1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The D800 was released 8 years after the E-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D800 grades vs the E-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800 and Olympus E-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D800 Gallery and Olympus E-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800 provides exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D800 versus Olympus E-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D800 against the E-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D800 and E-1 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D800 and E-1.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D800 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D800 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer D800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.