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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(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
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-510 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus E-510

 TG-820 iHS E-510 
IntroducedFebruary 2012November 2007More modern by 51 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-510 TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
27
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (490 grams)
screen does not articulate
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average in class (490 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-510
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus E-510Olympus TG-820 iHS
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