Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 7010
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju 7010
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 7010 Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 7010 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus 7010
E-520 | 7010 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus E-520
7010 | E-520 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | August 2008 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus 7010
E-520 | 7010 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Olympus Stylus 7010 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-520 | Olympus Stylus 7010 |
Also called | - | mju 7010 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2008-08-20 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 552 gr (1.22 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $400 | $200 |