Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and E-5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The D800E was released 17 months later than the E-5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D800E grades against the E-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D800E and Olympus E-5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D800E Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E has external measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-5 has dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D800E vs the E-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D800E and E-5 is 54 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D800E and E-5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D800E due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D800E will give extra detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher D800E will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.