Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS42
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS42 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
- Announced August 2008
- Replaced the Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
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Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FS42, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and FS42 (1/2.5") use different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-520 was revealed 8 months before the FS42 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the E-520 grades vs the FS42 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Panasonic FS42
| E-520 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus E-520
| FS42 | E-520 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2009 |  | August 2008 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FS42
| E-520 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-520 comes with exterior measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FS42 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-520 and the FS42.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and FS42 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and FS42.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The E-520 has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The older E-520 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
| Olympus E-520 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus E-520 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2008-08-20 | 2009-04-17 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 45 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen 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 | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 552g (1.22 lbs) | 132g (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $400 | $580 |