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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus E-510 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Olympus E-510
olympus
$89.8
Mid-size SLR
Compare with Olympus E-500Compare with Olympus E-520Check price on AmazonOlympus E-520
45
63 out of 140
Olympus E-520 wins
Olympus E-510
41
57 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Olympus E-520 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 100 - 1600 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Four Thirds | Four 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