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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F 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
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and PEN-F (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was announced 9 years before the PEN-F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-510 scores against the PEN-F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus PEN-F

 E-510 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-510

 PEN-F E-510 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2007Fresher by 99 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus PEN-F

 E-510 PEN-F 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 enjoys 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) and the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-510 vs the PEN-F.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and PEN-F is 69 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and PEN-F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus PEN-F to render extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older E-510 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-510
Portrait photography with Olympus PEN-F
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (490g)
no articulating screen
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography details
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography information
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition in class (490 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
75
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging advice
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus E-510Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-510 Olympus PEN-F
Also called EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2007-11-23 2016-01-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 81
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 grams (1.08 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 74
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 12.4
DXO Low light score 442 894
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $550 $1,000