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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic G2 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
  • Revealed November 2007
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-500
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-520
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Renewed by Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic G2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the G2 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was unveiled 3 years prior to the G2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-510 grades against the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic G2

 E-510 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus E-510

 G2 E-510 
RevealedJuly 2010November 2007More modern by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic G2

 E-510 G2 
Manual focus More precise focus

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 provides exterior 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 G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic G2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-510 against the G2.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and G2 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and G2.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic G2 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography information
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (490g)
fixed screen
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography info
Panasonic G2 Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (428 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-510
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging details
Panasonic G2 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others (428 grams)
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic G2
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Alternate name EVOLT E-510 -
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2007-11-23 2010-07-12
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 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 sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 53
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 10.3
DXO Low light rating 442 493
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $550 $1,000