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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Released November 2007
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • Later Model is Olympus E-520
Panasonic FS15
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic FS15

 E-510 FS15 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus E-510

 FS15 E-510 
ReleasedJanuary 2009November 2007More recent by 14 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FS15

 E-510 FS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and FS15 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (490 grams)
no moving screen
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than average in class (490g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
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