Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7
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![Olympus E-520 front Olympus E-520 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-E-520/Olympus-E-520-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 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
- Introduced August 2008
- Succeeded the Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-520 versus Olympus E-PL7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
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The E-520 was brought out 7 years before the E-PL7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-520 matches up versus the E-PL7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus E-PL7
E-520 | E-PL7 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus E-520
E-PL7 | E-520 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2008 | Fresher by 73 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus E-PL7
E-520 | E-PL7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 features outer 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-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
See the Olympus E-520 versus Olympus E-PL7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-520 against the E-PL7.
![Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-520-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and E-PL7 is 68 and 86 respectively.
![Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-520-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and E-PL7.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-PL7 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older E-520 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-520-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-520-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL7-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-520 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-520 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2008-08-20 | 2014-09-01 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 81 |
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 | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 552 gr (1.22 pounds) | 357 gr (0.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 548 | 873 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | 350 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $400 | $499 |