Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-5 was launched 3 years after the E-510 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-5 matches up vs the E-510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 & Olympus E-510. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 offers physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-5 versus the E-510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and E-510 is 58 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and E-510.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus E-5 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.