Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
- Released November 2007
- Other Name is EVOLT E-510
- Succeeded the Olympus E-500
- Replacement is Olympus E-520
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS45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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic ZS50
E-510 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus E-510
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Introduced | January 2015 | November 2007 | More recent by 86 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic ZS50
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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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 |