Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelD3000E-500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D40
      Successor ModelNikon D3100 Olympus E-510
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 1,600
      Photo Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25923264 x 2448
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12963200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicStandard, High, Super High
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from On or Off
      Focus Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus, S-AF + MF, C-AF + MF
      Number of Focus Points113
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Lens MountNikon FFour Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution230k dot215k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.90x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.45x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint10 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5 -3.0 to +1.0
      Shutter Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps2.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      Auto FP
      Manual
      Red-Eye
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      Exposure Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLocked by first position of Shutter Button / AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable)
      DXO Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      DxO Low Light ISO563
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.1
      DxO Overall Score62
      Terminals Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Dimensions126 x 97 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.82 x 2.52")130 x 95 x 66 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 2.6")
      Weight (inc. batteries)536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)479 g (1.06 lb / 16.90 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Battery PackEN-EL9a
      Battery Life500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card
      Other Nikon D3000 Olympus E-500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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