Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FZ150

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-520 versus Panasonic FZ150, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-520 was released 4 years before the FZ150 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-520 scores vs the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 enjoys external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-520 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-520 vs the FZ150.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and FZ150 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and FZ150.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-520 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ150 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older E-520 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.