Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-510

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      Specifications

      General Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      BrandOlympusOlympus
      ModelE-620E-510
      Predecessor ModelOlympus E-500
      Successor ModelOlympus E-520
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels13.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 1,600
      Photo Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      ProcessorTruePic III+
      Max Image Resolution4032 x 30243648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4803200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatRAW, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, High, Super HighStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth12-Bit12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, CustomAuto, 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 Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each R-G/G-M axis.
      Focus Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus (MF), S-AF + MF, C-AF + MF C-AF mode is not available with the contrast detection systemSingle AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus (MF), S-AF + MF, C-AF + MF, AF Lock, Focus tracking
      Number of Focus Points73
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen)
      Optics Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Lens MountFour ThirdsFour Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"2.5"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.96x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.48x0.46x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm14 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3.0 - +1-3.0 to +1.0
      Shutter Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Shutter TypeComputerized focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Fill-in
      Manual
      Auto
      Auto FP
      Manual
      Red-Eye
      Flash Range12.00 m12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable.
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemOlympus FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Wireless Flash Control (with compatible Olympus FL Series Flashes)
      Hot Shoe
      Exposure Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program, Auto, SceneAuto, 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+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 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) frames in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1EV steps selectable
      Exposure LockAEL button (customizable)
      DXO Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      DxO Low Light ISO536442
      DxO Color Depth21.321.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.310.0
      DxO Overall Score5552
      Video Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Internal Recording ModesNoNo
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      USB SpeedUSB 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-620 Olympus E-510
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)
      Operating Humidity30 - 90%
      Storage Humidity10 - 90%
      Physical Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Dimensions130 x 94 x 60 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 2.36")136 x 92 x 68 mm (5.35 x 3.62 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)
      Power and Storage Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Battery PackBLS-1
      Battery Life500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture CardSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card
      Other Olympus E-620 Olympus E-510
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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