Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-P2
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released April 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-P1
- Successor is Olympus E-P3
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-520 and Olympus E-P2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-520 was announced 20 months before the E-P2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-520 matches up versus the E-P2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-P2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus E-P2
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus E-520
E-P2 | E-520 | |||
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Released | April 2010 | August 2008 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus E-P2
E-520 | E-P2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 has got exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
See the Olympus E-520 and Olympus E-P2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-520 versus the E-P2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and E-P2 is 68 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and E-P2.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus E-P2 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-520 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Olympus PEN E-P2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-520 | Olympus PEN E-P2 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2008-08-20 | 2010-04-22 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 grams (1.22 pounds) | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 548 | 505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | 300 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-1 |
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/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $400 | $799 |