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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(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
  • Launched August 2008
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-510
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FH10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and FH10 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-520 was unveiled 5 years prior to the FH10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the E-520 scores versus the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Panasonic FH10

 E-520 FH10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus E-520

 FH10 E-520 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2008Fresher by 53 months

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FH10

 E-520 FH10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 enjoys outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-520 and the FH10.

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and FH10 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and FH10.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-520 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH10 will provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older E-520 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-520 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography advice
59
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 Street photography information
Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery life (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
52
good battery life (650 shots)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-520
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
58
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (650 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-520
Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
9
no video shooting
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus E-520Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-520 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-08-20 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 552g (1.22 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 548 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $110