Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-620

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-620, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the E-620 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was released 19 months before the E-620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-510 matches up against the E-620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-620. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus E-620 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 offers outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus E-620 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-510 against the E-620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and E-620 is 69 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and E-620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus E-620 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-510 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.