Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic FX78, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and FX78 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was launched 4 years before the FX78 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-510 matches up versus the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic FX78 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-510 and the FX78.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and FX78 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and FX78.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FX78 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.