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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF2 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
  • Launched November 2007
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Replaced the Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF3
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic GF2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was launched 4 years earlier than the GF2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-510 grades vs the GF2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic GF2

 E-510 GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-510

 GF2 E-510 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011November 2007More modern by 39 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic GF2

 E-510 GF2 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 enjoys external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-510 against the GF2.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and GF2 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and GF2.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GF2 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography factors
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography details
Panasonic GF2 Street photography details
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (490 grams)
fixed screen
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than average in class (490g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging details
9
no video
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic GF2
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Also referred to as EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2007-11-23 2011-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max 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 - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, 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) 310 gr (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 54
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 10.3
DXO Low light rating 442 506
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $550 $330