Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PM1
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PM1 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
- Superseded the Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced November 2011
- Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PM1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-520 was manufactured 4 years before the E-PM1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-520 matches up versus the E-PM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PM1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus E-PM1
E-520 | E-PM1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus E-520
E-PM1 | E-520 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | August 2008 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus E-PM1
E-520 | E-PM1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-520 features outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-520 compared to the E-PM1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and E-PM1 is 68 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and E-PM1.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus E-PM1 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-520 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-520 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2008-08-20 | 2011-11-23 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 grams (1.22 pounds) | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 548 | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 pictures | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-5 |
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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $400 | $499 |