Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-P2

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-P2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was launched 3 years earlier than the E-P2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-510 matches up against the E-P2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 provides outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-P2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-510 compared to the E-P2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and E-P2 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and E-P2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-P2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.