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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Replaced the Olympus E-500
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-520
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-510 and Olympus SH-2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-510 was brought out 8 years before the SH-2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-510 matches up vs the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus SH-2

 E-510 SH-2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus E-510

 SH-2 E-510 
RevealedMarch 2015November 2007Newer by 88 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus SH-2

 E-510 SH-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 offers physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-510 vs the SH-2.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and SH-2 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and SH-2.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus SH-2 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography info
Olympus SH-2 Street photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (490g)
screen does not articulate
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography information
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competitors in class (490g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271 grams)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus E-510Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-510 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Also Known as EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2007-11-23 2015-03-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $550 $399