Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-510

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon D800 versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and E-510 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The D800 was manufactured 4 years after the E-510 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D800 grades against the E-510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D800 & Olympus E-510. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D800 Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D800 has got outside measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D800 versus the E-510.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D800 and E-510 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D800 and E-510.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D800 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D800 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer D800 will have an edge in sensor technology.