Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 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
- Released November 2007
- Alternative Name is EVOLT E-510
- Previous Model is Olympus E-500
- Later Model is Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and FS15 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-510 was manufactured 14 months prior to the FS15 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-510 scores against the FS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic FS15
E-510 | FS15 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus E-510
FS15 | E-510 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | November 2007 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FS15
E-510 | FS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 has outer dimensions 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 FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-510 against the FS15.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and FS15 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and FS15.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-510 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FS15 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Also called as | EVOLT E-510 | - |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2007-11-23 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 490 gr (1.08 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $550 | $180 |