Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1
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![Olympus E-510 front Olympus E-510 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-E-510/Olympus-E-510-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2007
- Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-510
- Previous Model is Olympus E-500
- New Model is Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Launched January 2013
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic XS1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
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The E-510 was launched 6 years prior to the XS1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-510 scores against the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic XS1
E-510 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus E-510
XS1 | E-510 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2007 | More modern by 62 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic XS1
E-510 | XS1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 has outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-510 vs the XS1.
![Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and XS1 is 69 and 97 respectively.
![Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and XS1.
All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-510 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Also called as | EVOLT E-510 | - |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2007-11-23 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
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 | 490g (1.08 lb) | 103g (0.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 | - | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $550 | $130 |