Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-M1 III, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-510 was launched 13 years earlier than the E-M1 III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-510 matches up against the E-M1 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 has physical 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) and the Olympus E-M1 III has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-M1 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-510 and the E-M1 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and E-M1 III is 69 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and E-M1 III.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M1 III to show greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.