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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 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
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • Replacement is Olympus E-520
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 7010, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very similar but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and 7010 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The E-510 was revealed 20 months earlier than the 7010 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-510 scores vs the 7010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus 7010

 E-510 7010 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus E-510

 7010 E-510 
LaunchedJuly 2009November 2007More recent by 20 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus 7010

 E-510 7010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 comes with physical measurements 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 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 7010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-510 and the 7010.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and 7010 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and 7010.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-510 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 7010 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography information
Olympus 7010 Street photography information
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (490g)
no moving screen
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography info
Olympus 7010 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7010 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competition (490g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-510
Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-510
Vlogging with Olympus 7010
9
no video shooting
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus 7010
 Olympus E-510Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-510 Olympus Stylus 7010
Also referred to as EVOLT E-510 mju 7010
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2007-11-23 2009-07-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $550 $200