Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7000

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 7000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-510 was introduced 13 months earlier than the 7000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-510 matches up versus the 7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 comes with outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-510 versus the 7000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and 7000 is 69 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and 7000.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-510 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus 7000 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-510 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.