Olympus E-500 vs Olympus E-520

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-500 vs Olympus E-520, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-500 (8MP) and the E-520 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-500 was brought out 3 years prior to the E-520 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-500 grades against the E-520 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-500 & Olympus E-520. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-500 Gallery & Olympus E-520 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-500 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Olympus E-520 has measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-500 vs the E-520.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-500 and E-520 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-500 and E-520.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus E-520 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.