Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7040

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 7040, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and 7040 (14MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and 7040 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-510 was revealed 3 years prior to the 7040 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-510 grades versus the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 features external 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 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-510 and the 7040.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and 7040 is 69 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and 7040.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 7040 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.