Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus 7010
E-510 | 7010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus E-510
7010 | E-510 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | ![]() | November 2007 | More recent by 20 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus 7010
E-510 | 7010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Olympus Stylus 7010 | |
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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 |