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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Old Model is Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic FX78, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and FX78 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was launched 4 years before the FX78 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-510 matches up versus the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic FX78

 E-510 FX78 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus E-510

 FX78 E-510 
IntroducedJanuary 2011November 2007Newer by 38 months
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FX78

 E-510 FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 enjoys outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic FX78 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-510 and the FX78.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and FX78 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and FX78.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FX78 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-510
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
screen is fixed
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging advice
9
no video
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as EVOLT E-510 Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2007-11-23 2011-01-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $550 $210