Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 7010, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very similar but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and 7010 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The E-510 was revealed 20 months earlier than the 7010 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-510 scores vs the 7010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 comes with physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 7010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-510 and the 7010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and 7010 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and 7010.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-510 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 7010 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.