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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Superseded the Olympus E-500
  • Replacement is Olympus E-520
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the E-600 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was revealed 21 months prior to the E-600 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-510 matches up against the E-600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus E-600

 E-510 E-600 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-510

 E-600 E-510 
IntroducedAugust 2009November 2007Fresher by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-600

 E-510 E-600 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 enjoys outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-600 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-510 versus the E-600.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and E-600 is 69 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and E-600.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus E-600 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E-510 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-510
Street photography with Olympus E-600
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (490g)
no articulating screen
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography features
Olympus E-600 Sports photography features
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography information
Olympus E-600 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition (490g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (500 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-600 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging information
Olympus E-600 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
18
no video recording
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-600
 Olympus E-510Olympus E-600
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-510 Olympus E-600
Alternate name EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2007-11-23 2009-08-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 7
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 gr (1.08 pounds) 515 gr (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 55
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 10.3
DXO Low light score 442 541
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $550 $0