Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs
(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
- Revealed November 2007
- Alternative Name is EVOLT E-510
- Succeeded the Olympus E-500
- Successor is Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Released November 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL1s, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the E-PL1s (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-510 was manufactured 4 years prior to the E-PL1s and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-510 grades vs the E-PL1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL1s Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus E-PL1s
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-510
E-PL1s | E-510 | |||
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Released | November 2010 | November 2007 | More recent by 36 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-PL1s
E-510 | E-PL1s | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 offers exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-510 against the E-PL1s.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and E-PL1s is 69 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and E-PL1s.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-PL1s to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older E-510 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-510 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
Also called | EVOLT E-510 | - |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2007-11-23 | 2010-11-16 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Truepic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
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) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) | 334 gr (0.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 442 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $550 | $599 |