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Olympus E-520 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
68 Imaging
45 Features
45 Overall
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Olympus E-520 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Olympus E-520 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(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
  • Announced August 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-510
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-520 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-520 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") offer different sensor size.

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The E-520 was revealed 12 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-520 grades vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus E-520

		

		

			
 ZV-1 E-520 
LaunchedMay 2020August 2008Fresher by 143 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 E-520 ZV-1 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-520 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-520 versus Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-520 compared to the ZV-1.
Olympus E-520 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and ZV-1 is 68 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-520 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and ZV-1.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-520 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1 will give you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-520 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
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Olympus E-520 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-520 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-520 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography features
59
 has manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
73
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-520 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 screen does not articulate
85
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-520 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography details
55
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
 has phase detect autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
71
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-520
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
52
 better than average battery life (650 per charge)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than competitors (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 quite wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery power (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-520 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
58
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (650 shots)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-520 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
9
 no video recording
86
 quite wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic support
 lighter than competitors (294g)
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Olympus E-520 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus E-520Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-520 Sony ZV-1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-08-20 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 3 315
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 552 gr (1.22 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $400 $750