Olympus E-510 vs Sony QX10

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus E-510 versus Sony QX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was brought out 6 years prior to the QX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-510 grades against the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 comes with exterior 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 Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-510 compared to the QX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and QX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and QX10.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-510 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX10 will offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.