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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 1

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 1 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
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Old Model is Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus 1s
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-510 and Olympus 1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the 1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-510 was launched 7 years before the 1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-510 matches up against the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus 1

 E-510 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-510

 1 E-510 
LaunchedNovember 2013November 2007More modern by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus 1

 E-510 1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 features external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-510 and Olympus 1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-510 against the 1.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and 1 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and 1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-510 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography details
Olympus 1 Street photography details
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (490 grams)
no moving screen
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 1 Sports photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
Olympus 1 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition (490 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 1 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging factors
Olympus 1 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus 1
 Olympus E-510Olympus Stylus 1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-510 Olympus Stylus 1
Also called EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2007-11-23 2013-11-25
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 402 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 51
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 11.6
DXO Low light score 442 179
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $550 $700