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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(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
  • Released November 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-500
  • Replacement is Olympus E-520
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-510 versus Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The E-510 was revealed 23 months later than the ist DL2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-510 scores vs the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax ist DL2

 E-510 ist DL2 
IntroducedNovember 2007January 2006Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus E-510

 ist DL2 E-510 

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax ist DL2

 E-510 ist DL2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 features outer dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 versus Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-510 against the ist DL2.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and ist DL2 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and ist DL2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-510 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-510 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-510 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography information
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography factors
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (490g)
screen does not articulate
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (565 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-510
Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography info
52
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (565g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-510
Vlogging with Pentax ist DL2
9
no video recording
22
lighter than competition (565 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
no external mic port
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Pentax ist DL2
 Olympus E-510Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-510 Pentax ist DL2
Alternative name EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2007-11-23 2006-01-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 5
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490g (1.08 lbs) 565g (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 65
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 11.1
DXO Low light score 442 639
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $550 -