Olympus E-510 vs Sony G3

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-510 versus Sony G3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and G3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-510 was announced 13 months prior to the G3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-510 scores against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 offers outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 versus Sony G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-510 versus the G3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and G3 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and G3.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-510 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.