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Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released November 2007
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-500
  • New Model is Olympus E-520
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Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 80D versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was introduced 8 years later than the E-510 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 80D matches up vs the E-510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Olympus E-510

 80D E-510 
ReleasedFebruary 2016November 2007More recent by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Canon 80D

 E-510 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Olympus E-510

 80D E-510 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 80D features physical dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 80D versus Olympus E-510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 80D vs the E-510.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and E-510 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and E-510.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 80D using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 80D will offer you extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer 80D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography information
Olympus E-510 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
56
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 80D
Street photography with Olympus E-510
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (490g)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography information
Olympus E-510 Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography information
Olympus E-510 Travel photography information
77
environment sealing
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competition (490 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography information
Olympus E-510 Landscape photography information
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 80D vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Olympus E-510
 Canon EOS 80DOlympus E-510
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 80D Olympus E-510
Alternative name - EVOLT E-510
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2007-11-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 16000 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 3
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 490g (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 52
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 10.0
DXO Low light score 1135 442
Other
Battery life 960 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,199 $550