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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GH5S 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
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-500
  • New Model is Olympus E-520
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic GH5S, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was brought out 11 years before the GH5S which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-510 matches up vs the GH5S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic GH5S

 E-510 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus E-510

 GH5S E-510 
IntroducedJanuary 2018November 2007Newer by 123 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic GH5S

 E-510 GH5S 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 comes with outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-510 against the GH5S.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and GH5S is 69 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and GH5S.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography details
Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (490g)
no moving screen
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition (490 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Also called EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2007-11-23 2018-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490g (1.08 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 440 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch cost $550 $2,498