Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1
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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 Pentax K-S1 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
- Announced November 2007
- Additionally Known as EVOLT E-510
- Superseded the Olympus E-500
- Replacement is Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Refreshed by Pentax K-S2
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-510 and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.
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The E-510 was unveiled 7 years prior to the K-S1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-510 matches up vs the K-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 & Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax K-S1
E-510 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Olympus E-510
K-S1 | E-510 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | ![]() | November 2007 | More modern by 82 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax K-S1
E-510 | K-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 features 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) and the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-510 and Pentax K-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-510 vs the K-S1.
![Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Pentax-K-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and K-S1 is 69 and 69 respectively.
![Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Pentax-K-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and K-S1.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-510 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-S1 will resolve more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Pentax-K-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Pentax-K-S1-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 Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-510 | Pentax K-S1 |
Also called as | EVOLT E-510 | - |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2007-11-23 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 490 gr (1.08 pounds) | 558 gr (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 442 | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $550 | $339 |