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Comparison of Olympus EVOLT E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 [S]ave

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Olympus EVOLT E-510 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 ×
General
ModelOlympus EVOLT E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberE-510DMC-L1
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)136146
Width (mm)6880
Height (mm)9287
Weight (g)460530
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSN-MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)107.5
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.745.52
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score52-
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.2-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)442-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3136 x 1760(5.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3136 x 2080(6.5 mp other)
  • 3136 x 2352(7.4 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)3.12.1
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lens mountFour ThirdsFour Thirds
LensOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko DigitalPanasonic Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0014.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.57
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2529
Filter thread (mm)5872
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection3 point TTL Phase Difference Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirrorEye level Porro Mirror type optical viewfinder
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps)Auto, 100 - 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot/ Highlight Spot/ Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 1%)Intelligent Multiple (256-zone in live view, 49-zone with optical viewfinder), Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow synchronization
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1210
Flash range descriptionDepends on lens aperture10 meters at ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe for FL360/FL500
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.orf)
  • raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • rm-1 ir
  • rm-uc1 cable
  • dmw-rsl1 (optional)
Connections (extended)
  • dedicated multi-connector (video: ntsc/pal
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 is available)
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.711.22
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.590.88
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)125
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.12.1
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.360.34
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.350.33
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.350.34
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.37-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.23
Shutter lag (notes)Shutter lag with Live View enabled:Full AF (Wide) = 0.84sFull AF with Flash = 0.89sPrefocused = 0.67s-
Startup time (s)1.21.3
Play -> record time (s)0.20.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.75.5
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)650450
Battery form factorProprietary BLM-1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master software cd-rom
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio viewer
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSpecial features: Mechanical Image Stabilization, Live View LCD, Dust Reduction systemComes with bundled LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-F3.5 ASPH. lens



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