Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
- Revealed November 2007
- Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-510
- Succeeded the Olympus E-500
- Replacement is Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-510 was introduced 5 years prior to the TG-820 iHS which is quite a big difference 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 TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-510 grades vs the TG-820 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
E-510 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus E-510
TG-820 iHS | E-510 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | November 2007 | More modern by 51 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1030k | 230k | Sharper screen (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
E-510 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 features physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-510 compared to the TG-820 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and TG-820 iHS is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and TG-820 iHS.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-510 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-510 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Also called | EVOLT E-510 | - |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2007-11-23 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,030 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 490 gr (1.08 lb) | 206 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $550 | $500 |