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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Released November 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-500
  • Replacement is Olympus E-520
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic ZS50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very close but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-510 was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-510 grades vs the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic ZS50

 E-510 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus E-510

 ZS50 E-510 
IntroducedJanuary 2015November 2007More recent by 86 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic ZS50

 E-510 ZS50 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 enjoys outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-510 against the ZS50.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and ZS50 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and ZS50.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-510 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS50 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older E-510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-510
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (490g)
fixed screen
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors in class (490g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (243g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-510 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2007-11-23 2015-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490g (1.08 lbs) 243g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 44
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 11.2
DXO Low light score 442 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $550 $350