Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL1s 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
- Announced August 2008
- Succeeded the Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched November 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-520 versus Olympus E-PL1s, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the E-PL1s (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-520 was released 3 years earlier than the E-PL1s and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-520 grades vs the E-PL1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL1s Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus E-PL1s
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-520
E-PL1s | E-520 | |||
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Launched | November 2010 | August 2008 | More recent by 27 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus E-PL1s
E-520 | E-PL1s | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 features external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-520 versus Olympus E-PL1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-520 versus the E-PL1s.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and E-PL1s is 68 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and E-PL1s.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus E-PL1s to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-520 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-520 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2008-08-20 | 2010-11-16 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Truepic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 552 grams (1.22 pounds) | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 548 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 pictures | 290 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $400 | $599 |