Olympus E-500 vs Pentax X-5

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-500 versus Pentax X-5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and X-5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-500 was brought out 7 years earlier than the X-5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-500 matches up against the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-500 and Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-500 has external dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-500 versus Pentax X-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-500 vs the X-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and X-5 is 70 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-500 and X-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-500 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax X-5 will render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older E-500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.