Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-5

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon D800 and Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and E-5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The D800 was launched 17 months after the E-5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D800 scores against the E-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D800 and Olympus E-5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D800 Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800 has 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-5 has dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D800 and Olympus E-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D800 vs the E-5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D800 and E-5 is 54 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D800 and E-5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D800 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D800 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger D800 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.