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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(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
Olympus E-510
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-500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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-510

 Z7 II E-510 
ReleasedOctober 2020November 2007More recent by 157 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E-510 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-510

 Z7 II E-510 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-510
88
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (490 grams)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-510
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Olympus E-510
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors (490 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-510 as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Olympus E-510 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-510
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus E-510
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