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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-510

Portability
56
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Olympus E-3 front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-5
Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced November 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Replaced the Olympus E-500
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-520
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-510 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was launched 3 months after the E-510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-3 grades versus the E-510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus E-510

 E-3 E-510 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus E-3

 E-510 E-3 

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-510

 E-3 E-510 
AnnouncedFebruary 2008November 2007Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 comes with exterior measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-510 has measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-3 against the E-510.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and E-510 is 56 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and E-510.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-510 Portrait photography details
57
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-3
Street photography with Olympus E-510
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (490g)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-510 Sports photography advice
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-510 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
52
lighter than others in class (490g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-3
Landscape photography with Olympus E-510
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging information
Olympus E-510 Vlogging information
18
no video
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-510
 Olympus E-3Olympus E-510
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-3 Olympus E-510
Also called as - EVOLT E-510
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-02-20 2007-11-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 490 gr (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 52
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 10.0
DXO Low light rating 571 442
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $670 $550