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Olympus EVOLT E-510
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Olympus EVOLT E-510 Comparison
The chart below compares the E-510 with other current Olympus DSLRs. We've used color tints in the cells to highlight differences. A red cell means that the the camera involved has lesser specs than the others, a green cell that it has better, and a yellow cell that its specification is somewhere between.
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| EVOLT E-510 versus other Olympus DSLRs | |||||
Manufacturer |
Olympus |
Olympus | Olympus | Olympus | |
| Model |
EVOLT E-330 |
EVOLT E-410 | EVOLT E-500 | EVOLT E-510 | |
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Imaging
System |
Sensor Manufacturer
|
Panasonic | Panasonic | Kodak | Panasonic |
|
Sensor Type
|
Live MOS (NMOS) | Live MOS (NMOS) | CCD | Live MOS (NMOS) | |
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Color Filter Array
|
RGB | RGB | RGB | RGB | |
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Total Megapixels
|
7.94 |
11.8 | 8.9 | 11.8 | |
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Effective Megapixels
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7.5 | 10 | 8.15 | 10 | |
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Effective Sensor Size (mm)
|
17.3 x 13.0 |
17.3 x 13.0 | 17.3 x 13.0 | 17.3 x 13.0 | |
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Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)
|
2.0x |
2.0x | 2.0x | 2.0x | |
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Image Processor
|
TruePic TURBO |
TruePic III | TruePic TURBO | TruePic III | |
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Viewfinder
|
Type
|
Eye-level Porro mirror system with dedicated full-time Live View CCD |
Eye-level pentamirror | Eye-level pentamirror | Eye-level pentamirror |
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Coverage
|
95% |
95% | 95% | 95% | |
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Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
|
0.93x |
0.92x | 0.90x | 0.92x | |
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Eyepoint (mm)
|
18 |
14 | 16 | 14 | |
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Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)
|
-3.0 to +1.0 |
-3.0 to +1.0 | -3.0 to +1.0 | -3.0 to +1.0 | |
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Focusing Screen
|
Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks) |
Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks) | Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks) | Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks) | |
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Viewfinder
Info Display |
AF frame, Shutter speed, Aperture value, AF confirmation mark, Flash, White balance, AE lock, Number of storable still pictures, Exposure compensation value indication, Metering mode, Battery check, Exposure mode, Record mode |
AF frame, Shutter speed, Aperture value, AF confirmation mark, Flash, White balance, AE lock, Number of storable still pictures, Exposure compensation value indication, Metering mode, Battery check, Exposure mode, Record mode | AF frame, Shutter speed, Aperture value, AF confirmation mark, Flash, White balance, AE lock, Number of storable still pictures, Exposure compensation value indication, Metering mode, Battery check, Exposure mode, Record mode | AF frame, Shutter speed, Aperture value, AF confirmation mark, Flash, WB, AE lock, Number of storable still images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Battery warning, Exposure mode, Record mode, IS activating mode. | |
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Depth of Field Preview
|
Yes (Drive Button Customization) |
Yes (Left Arrow Button Customization) | Yes (WB Button Customization) | Yes (Fn Button Customization) | |
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Recording
System |
Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type
|
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive, xd-Picture Card |
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive, xd-Picture Card | Type I or II CF card / Microdrive, xd-Picture Card | Type I or II CF card / Microdrive, xd-Picture Card |
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Compatible File System
|
FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 / FAT 32 | FAT 16 / FAT 32 | FAT 16 / FAT 32 | |
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Recording Formats
|
RAW (ORF), JPEG, TIFF |
RAW (ORF), JPEG | RAW (ORF), JPEG, TIFF | RAW (ORF), JPEG | |
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Maximum Resolution
|
3136 x 2352 |
3648 x 2736 | 3264 x 2448 | 3648 x 2736 | |
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Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only)
|
2560 x 1920 , 1600 x 1200 , 1280 x 960 , 1024 x 768 , 640 x 480 |
3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 | |
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RAW + JPEG Recording
|
Yes, Selectable JPEG resolution / compression |
Yes, Selectable JPEG resolution / compression | Yes, Selectable JPEG resolution / compression | Yes, Selectable JPEG resolution / compression | |
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Color Space &
White Balance |
User-
Selectable Color Space |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
|
Processing Parameters
(Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments |
5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment |
5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Auto, Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment | 5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment | 5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Auto, Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment | |
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Preset WB settings
|
9 (Auto, Custom, plus 7 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.) |
9 (Auto, Custom, plus 7 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.) | 9 (Auto, Custom, plus 7 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.) | 9 (Auto, Custom, plus 7 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.) | |
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Manual Color Temperature Setting Range
|
2,000 - 14,000K |
2,000 - 14,000K | 2,000 - 14,000K | 2,000 - 14,000K | |
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WB Adjustment Range
|
+/- 7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB/Preset WB mode) |
+/- 7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB/Preset WB mode) | +/- 7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB/Preset WB mode) | +/- 7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB/Preset WB mode) | |
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Autofocus
System |
Type
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TTL phase detection |
TTL phase detection | TTL phase detection | TTL phase detection |
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# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)
|
3 points |
3 points | 3 points | 3 points | |
|
Super-
imposed Focus Point Display |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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AF Working Range
|
EV 0 ~ 19 (ISO 100) |
EV 0 ~ 19 (ISO 100) | EV 0 ~ 19 (ISO 100) | EV 0 ~ 19 (ISO 100) | |
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AF-assist Beam
|
With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled. |
With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled. | With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled. | With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled. | |
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Exposure
Control |
Shooting Modes
|
6 - Program, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, Manual, Scene Program, Scene Select.
20 Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Nigh Scene & Portrait, Children, Sports , High-Key, Low-Key, Reducing Blur, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Firework, Documents, Beach & Snow, Underwater Macro, Underwater Wide, Panorama) |
7 - Auto, Program, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Manual, Scene Program, Scene Select.
20 Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilization, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama, Beach & Snow, Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro) |
7 - Auto, Program, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Manual, Scene Program, Scene Select. 15 Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene + Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Macro, Sports, High-Key, Low-Key, Documents, Beach & Snow, Candle, and Children) |
7 - Auto, Program, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Manual, Scene Program, Scene Select.
18 Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilization, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama, Beach & Snow) |
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Metering Zones
|
49 |
49 | 49 | 49 | |
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Metering Modes
|
Digital ESP (evaluative), Center -weighted Average, 2% Spot, Highlight Spot, Shadow Spot |
Digital ESP (evaluative), Center -weighted Average, 2% Spot, Highlight Spot, Shadow Spot | Digital ESP (evaluative), Center-weighted, 2% Spot, Highlight Spot, Shadow Spot | Digital ESP (evaluative), Center -weighted Average, 2% Spot, Highlight Spot, Shadow Spot | |
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Metering System Working Range
|
1) Digital ESP / Center-weighted; EV 1 ~ 20 2) Spot; EV 3 ~ 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100) |
Digital ESP / Center-weighted, Spot; EV 1 ~ 20 |
1) Digital ESP / Center-weighted; EV 1 ~ 20 2) Spot; EV 3 ~ 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100) |
Digital ESP / Center-weighted, Spot; EV 1 ~ 20 |
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ISO Range / Extended
|
100 ~ 400 / 800 ~ 1600 |
100 ~ 1600 | 100 ~ 400 / 800 ~ 1600 | 100 ~ 1600 | |
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Exposure Comp.
|
+/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments |
+/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments | +/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments | +/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments | |
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Automatic Exposure Bracketing
|
3 shots in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
3 shots in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps | 3 or 5 shots in +/- 1, 2/3, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps | 3 shots in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps | |
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Shutter Speeds,
Frame Rate, Shutter Lag |
Shutter Type
|
Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled |
Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled | Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled | Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled |
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Shutter Speed Range
|
1/4000 ~ 60 sec., bulb |
1/4000 ~ 60 sec., bulb | 1/4000 ~ 60 sec., bulb | 1/4000 ~ 60 sec., bulb | |
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Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth
|
3.1 fps 4 LF JPEG frames or 4 RAW frames |
3.25 fps 14 LF JPEG frames or 9 RAW frames |
2.58 fps / 4 LF JPEG frames; 2.65 fps / 4 RAW frames |
3.09 fps / >20 LF JPEG frames; 3.06 fps / 8 RAW frames |
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Shutter lag, full AF (sec.)
|
0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 - 0.38 | 0.35 - 0.36 | |
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Shutter lag, prefocus (sec.)
|
0.103 | 0.093 | 0.095 | 0.091 | |
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Startup time (sec.)
|
2.7 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 1.2 | |
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Flash
|
Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.
|
Yes (13 meters / 43 feet) |
Yes (12 meters / 39 feet) | Yes (13 meters / 43 feet) |
Yes (12 meters / 39 feet) |
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Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)
|
1/180
(Super FP up to 1/4000) |
1/180
(Super FP up to 1/4000) |
1/180
(Super FP up to 1/4000) |
1/180 (Super FP up to 1/4000) |
|
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Flash Exposure Comp.
|
+/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps | +/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps | +/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps | |
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Slow-sync flash
|
1st or 2nd curtain |
1st or 2nd curtain | 1st or 2nd curtain | 1st or 2nd curtain | |
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PC Sync Terminal
|
Hot shoe only |
Hot shoe only | Hot shoe only | Hot shoe only | |
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Playback
System |
LCD Size / Pixel Count
|
2.5 in LCD / 215,250 pixels |
2.5 in LCD / 230,000 pixels | 2.5 in LCD / 215,250 pixels | 2.5 in LCD / 230,000 pixels |
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Enlarged Playback / Scroll
|
2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14x / Yes |
2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14x / Yes | 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14x / Yes | 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14x / Yes | |
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LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range
|
+/- 7 steps |
+/- 7 steps | +/- 7 steps | +/- 7 steps | |
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Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots
|
Yes |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Other Features
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Computer Connection
|
Yes, PTP-compliant (USB 2.0 Full Speed) |
Yes, PTP-compliant (USB 2.0 High Speed) | Yes, PTP-compliant (USB 2.0 Full Speed) | Yes, PTP-compliant (USB 2.0 High Speed) |
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Direct Printing (PictBridge compliant printers)
|
Yes |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Menu Languages
(more are downloadable via software) |
7 (English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean) |
4 (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese) | 7 (English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean) | 4 (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese) | |
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Camera Default Reset
|
Yes |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Custom Functions
|
Yes |
Yes | Yes (via Setup menus) | Yes | |
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Remote Control
|
Optional RM-1 |
Optional RM-1 | Optional RM-1 | Optional RM-1 | |
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Info LCD Panel / Illumination
|
No / n/a |
No / n/a | No / n/a | No / n/a | |
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Articulating LCD
|
Yes | No | No | No | |
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Ultrasonic CCD dust-removal function
|
Yes |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Live View
LCD mode |
Yes, (2 Modes: full-time Mode A uses dedicated live view CCD, Mode B uses main image sensor with manual focus) |
Yes, (uses main image sensor) |
No | Yes, (uses main image sensor) |
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Image Stabilization
|
No | No | No | Yes, 2-mode CCD-shift type |
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Body Structure
|
Body Cover / Chassis
|
Mostly Plastic |
Mostly Plastic | Mostly Plastic | Mostly Plastic |
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Power System
|
Battery Compatibility
|
BLM-1 |
BLS-1 | BLM-1 | BLM-1 |
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Rated Shooting Capacity at 20C/68F
|
400 shots CIPA standard (Live View off) |
500 shots CIPA standard (Live View off) |
400 shots CIPA standard |
650 shots CIPA standard (Live View off) |
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Dimensions & Weight
|
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
|
140 x 87 x 72 |
129.5 x 91 x 53 | 129.5 x 94.5 x 66 | 136 x 91.5 x 68 |
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Weight (body only)
|
550g |
375g | 435g | 470g | |
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Oper.
Env. |
Operating Temperature Range
|
0 ~ 40°C |
0 ~ 40°C | 0 ~ 40°C | 0 ~ 40°C |
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Operating Humidity Range
|
30 - 90% |
30 - 90% | 30 - 90% | 30 - 90% | |
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Kit Lens
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Focal length / aperture
|
14 – 45mm f/3.5 – 5.6 |
14 – 42mm f/3.5 – 5.6 |
14 – 45mm f/3.5 – 5.6 |
14 – 42mm f/3.5 – 5.6 |
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Lens Compatibility
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Lens Mount / Compatibility
|
Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens |
Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens | Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens | Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens |
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