Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX580

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX580, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and FX580 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-510 was revealed 14 months earlier than the FX580 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-510 matches up versus the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 provides outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-510 and the FX580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and FX580 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and FX580.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-510 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FX580 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.