Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FP8 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
- Launched August 2008
- Replaced the Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FP8, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-520 was released 11 months earlier than the FP8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-520 scores versus the FP8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Panasonic FP8
E-520 | FP8 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-520
FP8 | E-520 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | August 2008 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FP8
E-520 | FP8 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-520 offers 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) while the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FP8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-520 versus the FP8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and FP8 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and FP8.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-520 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FP8 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-520 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-520 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2008-08-20 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552g (1.22 pounds) | 151g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $400 | $300 |