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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-510 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Olympus E-520
45
63 out of 140
Olympus E-520 wins
Olympus E-510
41
57 out of 140

Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationOlympus E-520Olympus E-510
Sensor SizeFour Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
ISO Range100 - 1600100 - 1600
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountFour ThirdsFour Thirds

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Olympus E-520: 6/10Olympus E-510: 5/10
6
5
5552
Olympus E-520 leads by 1 point

Resolution

Olympus E-520: 4/10Olympus E-510: 4/10
4
4
1010

Low Light Performance

Olympus E-520: 1/10Olympus E-510: 1/10
1
1
ISO 548ISO 442

Max ISO Score

Olympus E-520: 1/10Olympus E-510: 1/10
1
1
ISO 1600ISO 1600

Dynamic Range

Olympus E-520: 7/10Olympus E-510: 7/10
7
7
10.4 EV10 EV

Autofocus System

Olympus E-520: 2/10Olympus E-510: 2/10
2
2
3 points3 points

Video Capabilities

Olympus E-520: 2/10Olympus E-510: 2/10
2
2
NoneNone

Burst Speed

Olympus E-520: 5/10Olympus E-510: 5/10
5
5
43

Battery Life

Olympus E-520: 8/10Olympus E-510: 2/10
8
2
6500
Olympus E-520 leads by 6 points

Viewfinder Quality

Olympus E-520: 5/10Olympus E-510: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Olympus E-520: 9/10Olympus E-510: 10/10
9
10
552490
Olympus E-510 leads by 1 point

Lens Ecosystem

Olympus E-520: 2/10Olympus E-510: 2/10
2
2
47 lenses47 lenses

Value for Money

Olympus E-520: 10/10Olympus E-510: 10/10
10
10
$118$89.8

Durability

Olympus E-520: 1/10Olympus E-510: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
2
Olympus E-520
Tied Categories
11
Equal performance
Categories Won
1
Olympus E-510