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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(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
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-510
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-520 versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-520 was brought out 3 years earlier than the RZ10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-520 matches up against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Pentax RZ10

 E-520 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus E-520

 RZ10 E-520 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2008More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Pentax RZ10

 E-520 RZ10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-520 versus Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-520 compared to the RZ10.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and RZ10 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and RZ10.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-520 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RZ10 will provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-520 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
has phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (178 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-520
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
52
better than average battery power (650 shots)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (178 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-520 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography advice
58
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (650 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-520 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus E-520Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-520 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-08-20 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552 grams (1.22 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images 178 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $200