Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
E-510 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus E-510
TG-850 iHS | E-510 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | November 2007 | More modern by 75 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
E-510 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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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 |