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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

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