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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Announced November 2007
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Older Model is Olympus E-500
  • Updated by Olympus E-520
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2012
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-510 was unveiled 5 years before the FZ150 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-510 matches up against the FZ150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic FZ150

 E-510 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus E-510

 FZ150 E-510 
IntroducedApril 2012November 2007More modern by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ150

 E-510 FZ150 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 comes with outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-510 against the FZ150.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and FZ150 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and FZ150.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-510 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ150 will show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography features
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (490g)
no articulating screen
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography details
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
52
lighter than others (490g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
great battery (410 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (528g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
62
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2007-11-23 2012-04-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 528 grams (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 40
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 10.9
DXO Low light rating 442 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $550 $499