| General | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | E-500 | E-510 |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus E-500 | |
| Successor Model | Olympus E-510 | Olympus E-520 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 9 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 8 Megapixel | 10.0 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 400 | 100 - 1,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions | 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 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Image File Format | RAW, JPEG | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, High, Super High | Standard, High, Super High |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K), White balance compensation (±7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis), Custom white balance, One-touch white balance, White balance bracketing (3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each R-G/G-M axis) | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each R-G/G-M axis. |
| Focus | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Lens Servo | Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus, S-AF + MF, C-AF + MF | Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus (MF), S-AF + MF, C-AF + MF, AF Lock, Focus tracking |
| Number of Focus Points | 3 | 3 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Screen Resolution | 215k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.90x | 0.92x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.45x | 0.46x |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 10 mm | 14 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3.0 to +1.0 | -3.0 to +1.0 |
| Shutter | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Computerized focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 2.5 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Flash | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye |
| Flash Range | 13.00 m at ISO 100 | 12.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/180 sec |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable. | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering | |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program AE (Program shift can be performed), Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE, Manual, Scene program AE, Scene select AE, AE lock | |
| Metering Range | +1 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | frames in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1EV steps selectable | |
| Exposure Lock | Locked by first position of Shutter Button / AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable) |
| DXO | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 442 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.2 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.0 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 52 |
| Video | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No | |
| Interval Recording |
| Terminals | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | InfraRed (optional) | InfraRed (optional) |
| Environmental | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 66 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 2.6") | 136 x 92 x 68 mm (5.35 x 3.62 x 2.68") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 479 g (1.06 lb / 16.90 oz) | 490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card |
| Other | Olympus E-500 | Olympus E-510 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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