Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as EVOLT E-510
- Succeeded the Olympus E-500
- New Model is Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-510 was manufactured 17 months prior to the ZS1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E-510 matches up versus the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic ZS1
E-510 | ZS1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus E-510
ZS1 | E-510 | |||
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Released | May 2009 | November 2007 | More modern by 17 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic ZS1
E-510 | ZS1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 features outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-510 against the ZS1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and ZS1 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and ZS1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-510 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Otherwise known as | EVOLT E-510 | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2007-11-23 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (1.08 pounds) | 229 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 442 | not tested |
Other | ||
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $550 | $0 |