Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic GX850

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic GX850, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and GX850 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-520 was brought out 9 years before the GX850 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-520 grades versus the GX850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 features outer 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 GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-520 vs the GX850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and GX850 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and GX850.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic GX850 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.