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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS200 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
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-500
  • New Model is Olympus E-520
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic ZS200, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was released 11 years prior to the ZS200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-510 grades against the ZS200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic ZS200

 E-510 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus E-510

 ZS200 E-510 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2007Fresher by 124 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k230kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic ZS200

 E-510 ZS200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 has got external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic ZS200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-510 compared to the ZS200.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and ZS200 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and ZS200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-510 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-510
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
56
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (490g)
fixed screen
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-510
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
52
lighter than competition in class (490 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
76
better than average battery life (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-510
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
9
lack of video recording
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-510 Lumix DC-TZ200
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2007-11-23 2018-02-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490g (1.08 lb) 340g (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
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 - 370 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Price at release $550 $800