Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-510

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was brought out 17 months after the E-510 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-30 matches up against the E-510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-510. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus E-510 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 offers outside measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-510 has proportions 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 Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-30 compared to the E-510.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and E-510 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and E-510.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus E-30 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.