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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II 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
  • Announced November 2007
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Superseded the Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 III
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both built by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was brought out 9 years earlier than the E-M1 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-510 matches up vs the E-M1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 E-510 E-M1 II 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus E-510

 E-M1 II E-510 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016November 2007More modern by 107 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-M1 II

 E-510 E-M1 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 features exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-510 vs the E-M1 II.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and E-M1 II is 69 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and E-M1 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1 II to give you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
75
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (490 grams)
screen is fixed
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than others (574 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
52
lighter than average (490g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than others (574g)
environment proof
features focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging info
9
no video recording
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than others (574g)
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Olympus E-510Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-510 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Also called as EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2007-11-23 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MOV, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490g (1.08 lb) 574g (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 80
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 12.8
DXO Low light score 442 1312
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots 1 Two
Launch cost $550 $1,700