Olympus E-520 vs Pentax 645D
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2008
- Replaced the Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Introduced March 2010
- Successor is Pentax 645Z
Olympus E-520 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax 645D, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and 645D (40MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and 645D (Medium format) possess different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-520 was introduced 18 months before the 645D which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-520 matches up vs the 645D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Pentax 645D
E-520 | 645D |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus E-520
645D | E-520 | |||
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Introduced | March 2010 | August 2008 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Pentax 645D
E-520 | 645D | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-520 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-520 has physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax 645D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-520 and the 645D.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and 645D is 68 and 50 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and 645D.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-520 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax 645D will show extra detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-520 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-520 | Pentax 645D |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-08-20 | 2010-03-10 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 40MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 7264 x 5440 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax 645AF2 |
Total lenses | 45 | 6 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
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 | 552 gr (1.22 pounds) | 1480 gr (3.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 548 | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 800 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $4,000 |