Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Released November 2007
- Also Known as EVOLT E-510
- Superseded the Olympus E-500
- Refreshed by Olympus E-520
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus E-510, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-510 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z7 II was introduced 13 years later than the E-510 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z7 II matches up against the E-510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Olympus E-510. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-510
Z7 II | E-510 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | November 2007 | More recent by 157 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Nikon Z7 II
E-510 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-510
Z7 II | E-510 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus E-510 has measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus E-510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II vs the E-510.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and E-510 is 61 and 69 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and E-510.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail using its extra 36MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Olympus E-510 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Olympus E-510 |
Also referred to as | - | EVOLT E-510 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2007-11-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 pounds) | 490g (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 442 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $2,997 | $550 |