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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1X 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
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-500
  • Later Model is Olympus E-520
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus E-M1X, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are created by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and E-M1X (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was brought out 12 years earlier than the E-M1X and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the E-510 scores versus the E-M1X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-510 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-510

 E-M1X E-510 
RevealedJanuary 2019November 2007More recent by 136 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-M1X

 E-510 E-M1X 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 features exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

See the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus E-M1X in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-510 compared to the E-M1X.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and E-M1X is 69 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and E-M1X.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-510
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
76
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (490g)
fixed screen
67
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography info
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
52
lighter than average in class (490 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (870 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
68
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus E-510Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-510 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Also called as EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2007-11-23 2019-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
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 quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 60.0fps
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) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490g (1.08 pounds) 997g (2.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 442 not tested
Other
Battery life - 870 photos
Form of battery - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card -
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail cost $550 $2,999