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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2008
  • Replaced the Olympus E-510
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-600 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus E-520 versus Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the E-600 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-520 was unveiled 12 months before the E-600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-520 scores versus the E-600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus E-600

 E-520 E-600 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-520

 E-600 E-520 
RevealedAugust 2009August 2008More modern by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus E-600

 E-520 E-600 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-520 features physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Olympus E-600 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-520 vs the E-600.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and E-600 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and E-600.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-600 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-520
Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 Street photography advice
Olympus E-600 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-520
Sports photography with Olympus E-600
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery life (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-520
Travel photography with Olympus E-600
52
great battery life (650 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-520 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-600 Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (650 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-600 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
18
no video recording
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Olympus E-600
 Olympus E-520Olympus E-600
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-520 Olympus E-600
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-08-20 2009-08-30
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 7
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552 grams (1.22 pounds) 515 grams (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 10.3
DXO Low light rating 548 541
Other
Battery life 650 photos 500 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $0