Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-510 was manufactured 9 years before the E-PL8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-510 grades versus the E-PL8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 enjoys 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-PL8 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-510 versus the E-PL8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and E-PL8 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and E-PL8.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-PL8 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.