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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-500

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Olympus E-500 front
Portability
70
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-500 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Revealed December 2013
Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Launched October 2005
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-500
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-510
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-500 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Df and Olympus E-500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and E-500 (8MP) and the Df (Full frame) and E-500 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Df was announced 8 years after the E-500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Df scores vs the E-500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Olympus E-500

 Df E-500 
LaunchedDecember 2013October 2005More modern by 100 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k215kCrisper screen (+706k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Nikon Df

 E-500 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Olympus E-500

 Df E-500 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Df has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Olympus E-500 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Df and Olympus E-500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Df compared to the E-500.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Df and E-500 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and E-500.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Df with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Df will give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Df will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-500 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-500 Portrait photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography advice
Olympus E-500 Street photography advice
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (479 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography details
Olympus E-500 Sports photography details
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (1,400 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
37
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Df
Travel photography with Olympus E-500
60
good battery power (1,400 per charge)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than others in class (479g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-500 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (1,400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
low max ISO (400)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df Vlogging factors
Olympus E-500 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Olympus E-500
 Nikon DfOlympus E-500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Df Olympus E-500
Also Known as - EVOLT E-500
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-12-20 2005-10-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3280 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 12800 400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 39 3
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.45x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lbs) 479 gr (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3279 not tested
Other
Battery life 1400 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,747 $600