Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-520 and Olympus 1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the 1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-520 was announced 6 years prior to the 1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-520 grades against the 1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 and Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 has exterior measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Olympus E-520 and Olympus 1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-520 against the 1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and 1 is 68 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and 1.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-520 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 1 will show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.