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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1 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
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Replaced the Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2007
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic L1

 E-510 L1 
IntroducedNovember 2007April 2007Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution230k207kCrisper display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Olympus E-510

 L1 E-510 

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic L1

 E-510 L1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography features
Panasonic L1 Street photography features
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (490g)
no articulating screen
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (606 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
41
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (490g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competition (606 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-510
Landscape photography with Panasonic L1
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic L1
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Also referred to as EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2007-11-23 2007-04-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 gr (1.08 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $550 $1,500