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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
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Overall
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Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Revealed November 2007
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-500
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-520
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and FZ80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-510 was announced 10 years earlier than the FZ80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the E-510 grades vs the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic FZ80

 E-510 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus E-510

 FZ80 E-510 
ReleasedJanuary 2017November 2007Fresher by 111 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ80

 E-510 FZ80 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-510 against the FZ80.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and FZ80 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and FZ80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-510 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ80 will result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
58
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-510
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (490g)
screen is fixed
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (490g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging information
9
no video
28
pretty wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (616 grams)
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called EVOLT E-510 Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2007-11-23 2017-01-04
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 490g (1.08 pounds) 616g (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $550 $399