Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 6000

The following is a extended review of the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 6000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was brought out 19 months prior to the 6000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-510 grades versus the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 enjoys physical 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 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-510 and the 6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and 6000 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and 6000.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-510 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged E-510 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.