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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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 Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Superseded the Olympus E-500
  • Later Model is Olympus E-520
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was revealed 3 years prior to the SP-600 UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-510 grades against the SP-600 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-510 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-510

 SP-600 UZ E-510 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010November 2007More modern by 26 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-510 SP-600 UZ 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 has physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-510 against the SP-600 UZ.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and SP-600 UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-510 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (490g)
no moving screen
36
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors (490g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
29
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
20
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus E-510Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-510 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Also called as EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2007-11-23 2010-02-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 143
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 455 grams (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $550 $189