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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-3
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
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • New Model is Olympus E-520
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-5 was launched 3 years after the E-510 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-5 matches up vs the E-510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus E-510

 E-5 E-510 
ReleasedFebruary 2011November 2007Newer by 39 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus E-5

 E-510 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-510

 E-5 E-510 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 offers physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-5 versus the E-510.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and E-510 is 58 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and E-510.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus E-5 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
Portrait photography with Olympus E-510
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
56
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-5
Street photography with Olympus E-510
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-5
Sports photography with Olympus E-510
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography features
Olympus E-510 Travel photography features
56
weather proof
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
52
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-510 Landscape photography features
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
64
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
does have external mic socket
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-510
 Olympus E-5Olympus E-510
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-5 Olympus E-510
Also referred to as - EVOLT E-510
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-02-03 2007-11-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 3
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lbs) 490 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 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 All around rating 56 52
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 10.0
DXO Low light rating 519 442
Other
Battery life 870 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Two One
Price at launch $1,700 $550