Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 7010

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 7010, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and 7010 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-520 was revealed 11 months before the 7010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-520 matches up vs the 7010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about 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") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 7010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-520 and the 7010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and 7010 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and 7010.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-520 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 7010 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-520 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.