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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus E-520 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520 Key Specs

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
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • Updated by Olympus E-520
Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released August 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-510
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the E-520 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was revealed 9 months before the E-520 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-510 grades versus the E-520 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus E-520

 E-510 E-520 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus E-510

 E-520 E-510 
ReleasedAugust 2008November 2007Fresher by 9 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-520

 E-510 E-520 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 provides outer dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Olympus E-520 has measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-510 compared to the E-520.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and E-520 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and E-520.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older E-510 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-510
Portrait photography with Olympus E-520
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
58
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-510
Street photography with Olympus E-520
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (490 grams)
screen does not articulate
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-520 Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery power (650 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography features
Olympus E-520 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition in class (490 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
good battery power (650 per charge)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-510
Landscape photography with Olympus E-520
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
good battery power (650 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-520 Vlogging factors
9
no video
9
no video
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-520
 Olympus E-510Olympus E-520
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-510 Olympus E-520
Also referred to as EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2007-11-23 2008-08-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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 Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 grams (1.08 lb) 552 grams (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 55
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 10.4
DXO Low light score 442 548
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $550 $400