Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-510

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and E-510 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The D800E was announced 4 years after the E-510 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D800E grades versus the E-510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D800E and Olympus E-510. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D800E Gallery and Olympus E-510 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800E enjoys outer dimensions 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 measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D800E against the E-510.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D800E and E-510 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D800E and E-510.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D800E having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D800E will offer extra detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher D800E is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.