Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1

Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was unveiled 8 months later than the L1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-510 scores vs the L1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 comes with external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic L1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-510 versus the L1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and L1 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and L1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-510 to provide extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent E-510 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.