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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 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
  • Launched November 2007
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • Updated by Olympus E-520
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL9
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was manufactured 9 years before the E-PL8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-510 grades versus the E-PL8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus E-PL8

 E-510 E-PL8 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Olympus E-510

 E-PL8 E-510 
LaunchedSeptember 2016November 2007More modern by 107 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-PL8

 E-510 E-PL8 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 enjoys physical 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) and the Olympus E-PL8 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-510 versus the E-PL8.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and E-PL8 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and E-PL8.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-PL8 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography info
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography information
Olympus E-PL8 Street photography information
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (490g)
no moving screen
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-510
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL8
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition (490 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-PL8
 Olympus E-510Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-510 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Also called as EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2007-11-23 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 81
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 490g (1.08 pounds) 357g (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $550 $500