Olympus E-500 vs Olympus E-510

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-500 versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-500 (8MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-500 was unveiled 3 years before the E-510 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-500 matches up versus the E-510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-500 and Olympus E-510. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Olympus E-510 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-500 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-500 versus Olympus E-510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-500 vs the E-510.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and E-510 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-500 and E-510.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus E-510 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.