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Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-500

The Nikon D5200 and the Olympus Evolt E-500 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in November 2012 and September 2005. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on an APS-C (D5200) and a Four Thirds (E-500) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the Olympus provides 8 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D5200
versus
Olympus E-500
Nikon D5200   Olympus E-500
Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Nikon F mount lenses Four Thirds lenses
24 MP – APS-C sensor 8 MP – Four Thirds sensor
1080/60i Video no Video
ISO 100-6,400 (100 - 25,600) ISO 100-400 (100 - 1,600)
Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
3.0" LCD – 921k dots 2.5" LCD – 215k dots
Swivel screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
5 shutter flaps per second 2.5 shutter flaps per second
500 shots per battery charge750 shots per battery charge
129 x 98 x 78 mm, 555 g 130 x 95 x 66 mm, 479 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D5200 and the Olympus Evolt E-500? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Nikon D5200 and the Olympus E-500 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The D5200 can be obtained in two different colors (black, red), while the E-500 is only available in black.

Size Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-500
Compare D5200 versus E-500 top
Comparison D5200 or E-500 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus E-500 is somewhat smaller (2 percent) than the Nikon D5200. Moreover, the E-500 is markedly lighter (14 percent) than the D5200. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the D5200 nor the E-500 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Nikon Lens Catalog (D5200) and the Four Thirds Lens Catalog (E-500).

Concerning battery life, the D5200 gets 500 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL14 battery, while the E-500 can take 750 images on a single charge of its Olympus BLM-1 power pack.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon D5200 129 mm 98 mm 78 mm 555 g 500 i Nov 2012 US$ 749ebay.com
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Olympus E-500 130 mm 95 mm 66 mm 479 g 750 i Sep 2005 US$ 599ebay.com
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Canon 77D 131 mm 100 mm 76 mm 540 g 600 i Feb 2017 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D3200 125 mm 96 mm 77 mm 505 g 540 i Apr 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D3300 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 430 g 700 i Jan 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D3400 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 445 g 1200 i Aug 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5000 127 mm 104 mm 80 mm 590 g 510 i Apr 2009 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D5100 128 mm 97 mm 79 mm 560 g 660 i Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D5300 125 mm 98 mm 76 mm 480 g 600 i Oct 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D5500 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 470 g 820 i Jan 2015 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D5600 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 465 g 970 i Nov 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Nikon D7100 136 mm 107 mm 76 mm 765 g 950 i Feb 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Olympus E-300 147 mm 85 mm 64 mm 624 g 750 i Sep 2004 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-330 140 mm 87 mm 72 mm 637 g 750 i Jan 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-400 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 435 g 500 i Sep 2006 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-410 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 435 g 500 i Mar 2007 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-510 136 mm 92 mm 68 mm 538 g 750 i Mar 2007 US$ 799ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The E-500 was launched at a somewhat lower price (by 20 percent) than the D5200, which makes it more attractive for photographers on a tight budget. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D5200 features an APS-C sensor and the Olympus E-500 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the E-500 is 39 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 2.0. The sensor in the D5200 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the E-500 offers a 4:3 aspect.

Nikon D5200 and Olympus E-500 sensor measures

With 24MP, the D5200 offers a higher resolution than the E-500 (8MP), but the D5200 has smaller individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.91μm versus 5.30μm for the E-500). However, the D5200 is a much more recent model (by 7 years and 1 month) than the E-500, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon D5200 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the D5200 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus E-500 are 16.3 x 12.2 inches or 41.5 x 31.1 cm for good quality, 13.1 x 9.8 inches or 33.2 x 24.9 cm for very good quality, and 10.9 x 8.2 inches or 27.6 x 20.7 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Nikon D5200 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus Evolt E-500 are ISO 100 to ISO 400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-1600.

In terms of underlying technology, the D5200 is build around a CMOS sensor, while the E-500 uses a CCD imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D5200 versus E-500 MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

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Nikon D5200 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60i24.213.9128484
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Olympus E-500 Four Thirds 8.0 3264 2448i20.710.34551
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Canon 77D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.397178
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Nikon D3200 APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/30p24.113.2113181
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Nikon D3300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.312.8138582
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Nikon D3400 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.813.9119286
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Nikon D5000 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.712.586872
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Nikon D5100 APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.513.6118380
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Nikon D5300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.013.9133883
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Nikon D5500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0143884
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Nikon D5600 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0130684
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Nikon D7100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.213.7125683
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Olympus E-300 Four Thirds 8.0 3264 2448i20.410.1-4048
14.
 
Olympus E-330 Four Thirds 7.4 3136 2352i20.810.47352
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Olympus E-400 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.010.612753
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Olympus E-410 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.110.049451
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Olympus E-510 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.210.044252
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The D5200 indeed provides movie recording capabilities, while the E-500 does not. The highest resolution format that the D5200 can use is 1080/60i.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. The D5200 and the E-500 are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (95%), but the viewfinder of the D5200 has a higher magnification than the one of the E-500 (0.51x vs 0.45x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Nikon D5200 and Olympus E-500 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Nikon D5200optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Olympus E-500optical i2.5 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Canon 77Doptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D3200optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D3300optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D3400optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5000optical i2.7 / 230 full-flex i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D5100optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D5300optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5500optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5600optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D7100optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Olympus E-300optical i1.8 / 134 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Olympus E-330optical i2.5 / 215 tilting i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-400optical i2.5 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-410optical i2.5 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-510optical i2.5 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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The D5200 has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the E-500 does not have a selfie-screen.

The Nikon D5200 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The D5200 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the E-500 uses Compact Flash or xD Picture cards. The E-500 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the D5200 only has one slot.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D5200 and Olympus Evolt E-500 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon D5200istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-500ii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 77Distereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3200imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3300imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3400imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5000imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5100imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5300istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5500istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5600istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D7100istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-300ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-330ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-400ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-410ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-510ii / iiii2.0iii
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Both the D5200 and the E-500 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The E-500 was replaced by the Olympus E-510, while the D5200 was followed by the Nikon D5300. Further information on the features and operation of the D5200 and E-500 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D5200 Manual (free pdf) or the online Olympus E-500 Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Which of the two cameras – the Nikon D5200 or the Olympus E-500 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Advantages of the Nikon D5200:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (24 vs 8MP) with a 77% higher linear resolution.
  • Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can record not only still images but also 1080/60i movies.
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.51x vs 0.45x).
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.5") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (921k vs 215k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (5 vs 2.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More modern: Reflects 7 years and 1 month of technical progress since the E-500 launch.

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Reasons to prefer the Olympus Evolt E-500:

  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 76g or 14 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (750 versus 500) out of a single battery charge.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More affordable: Was released into a lower priced segment (20 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in September 2005).

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the D5200 is the clear winner of the match-up (14 : 5 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D5200 14:05 E-500

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D5200 and the Olympus E-500 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the D5200 or the E-500 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D52004/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Nov 2012 US$ 749ebay.com
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Olympus E-500..76/100..+ +.... Sep 2005 US$ 599ebay.com
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Canon 77D4.5/5..4/582/1004.5/54/5 Feb 2017 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D32005/5+ +..73/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D33003/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D34004/5+4/576/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5000..+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Apr 2009 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D51005/5+ +..76/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D53004/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D55005/5+..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2015 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D56004/5..4/579/1004.5/54/5 Nov 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Nikon D71005/5+ +..85/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Olympus E-300......+o4.5/5 Sep 2004 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-330......+o.. Jan 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-400..85/100....4/54/5 Sep 2006 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-410..86/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Mar 2007 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-510..89/100..+ +3.5/54.5/5 Mar 2007 US$ 799ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-500

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D5200 Olympus E-500
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date November 2012 September 2005
Launch Price USD 749 USD 599
Sensor Specs Nikon D5200 Olympus E-500
Sensor Technology CMOS CCD
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 23.5 x 15.6 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.2 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 3264 x 2448 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.91 μm 5.30 μm
Pixel Density 6.55 MP/cm2 3.55 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/60i Video no Video
ISO Setting 100 - 6,400 ISO 100 - 400 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 25,600 ISO 100 - 1,600 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED 3 TruePic
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 84 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 24.2 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 13.9 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 1284 ..
Screen Specs Nikon D5200 Olympus E-500
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.51x 0.45x
LCD Framing Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 2.5inch
LCD Resolution 921k dots 215k dots
LCD Attachment Swivel screen Fixed screen
Shooting Specs Nikon D5200 Olympus E-500
Focus System Phase-detect AF Phase-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 5 shutter flaps/s 2.5 shutter flaps/s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inno Intervalometer
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards CF or XD cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Dual card slots
Connectivity Specs Nikon D5200 Olympus E-500
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI no HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Wifi Support no Wifi no Wifi
Body Specs Nikon D5200 Olympus E-500
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL14 Olympus BLM-1
Battery Life (CIPA)500 shots per charge750 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 129 x 98 x 78 mm
(5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in)
130 x 95 x 66 mm
(5.1 x 3.7 x 2.6 in)
Camera Weight 555 g (19.6 oz) 479 g (16.9 oz)
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