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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Announced November 2007
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Older Model is Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-510 was launched 5 years prior to the FZ200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-510 grades vs the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic FZ200

 E-510 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus E-510

 FZ200 E-510 
LaunchedJuly 2012November 2007Fresher by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ200

 E-510 FZ200 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 provides external 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) and the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-510 against the FZ200.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and FZ200 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and FZ200.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-510 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ200 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older E-510 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-510
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (490 grams)
screen does not articulate
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (490 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
55
good battery power (540 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
63
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Also referred to as EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2007-11-23 2012-07-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (1.08 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 37
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 10.8
DXO Low light rating 442 114
Other
Battery life - 540 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $550 $499