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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
  • Announced November 2007
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-500
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-520
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-510 was brought out 7 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-510 scores vs the TG-850 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 E-510 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus E-510

 TG-850 iHS E-510 
RevealedJanuary 2014November 2007More modern by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 E-510 TG-850 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 has external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-510 vs the TG-850 iHS.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and TG-850 iHS is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-510 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-510
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (490 grams)
screen does not articulate
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
52
lighter than competition in class (490g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery life (330 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
50
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
great battery life (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
33
relatively wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus E-510Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-510 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Also called as EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2007-11-23 2014-01-29
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490g (1.08 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $550 $250