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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-510

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-410
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-400
  • Renewed by Olympus E-420
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
  • Announced November 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Old Model is Olympus E-500
  • Replacement is Olympus E-520
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-510 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-510, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was announced 5 months prior to the E-510 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-410 scores vs the E-510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Olympus E-510

 E-410 E-510 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus E-410

 E-510 E-410 
Display resolution230k215kSharper display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-510

 E-410 E-510 
AnnouncedJune 2007November 2007Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 provides external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus E-510 has dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-510 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-410 vs the E-510.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and E-510 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and E-510.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-510 Portrait photography information
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-510 Street photography highlights
60
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (490g)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-510 as a Sports photography camera
42
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-410
Travel photography with Olympus E-510
49
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-510 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-410
Vlogging with Olympus E-510
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-510
 Olympus E-410Olympus E-510
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-410 Olympus E-510
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-410 EVOLT E-510
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2007-06-14 2007-11-23
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 3 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 215k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lb) 490 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 52
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 10.0
DXO Low light rating 494 442
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch - $550