Olympus EVOLT E-520 Digital Camera Review

Olympus EVOLT E-520

Digital Camera Review

3.3 The Olympus EVOLT E-520 is a 10-megapixel entry-level SLR that features the best Live View in its price class and noteworthy color accuracy. It delivers a range of useful features, good automatic controls for those new to SLR photography as well as extensive customization options for experienced users. While the E-520 shoots very well in bright lighting, it fares poorly in low light and at high ISO settings, producing noisy photos with  limited dynamic range. The camera retails for $699.99 with a 14-42mm Zuiko lens.
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Specs Table
Olympus EVOLT E-520 Specs
Type DSLR  
Price 599.99  
Length 5.35  
Width 2.68  
Height 3.60  
Weight 1.08  
Mega Pixels 11.80  
Effective Pixels 10.00  
Sensor Type 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V) Live MOS Sensor  
Image Size 3648 x 2736  
Aspect Ratio 4:3  
Color Filter System Primary Color  
IR Cut Low Pass Filter Yes  
Image Format RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG  
File Size 11MB (highest res), 0.1MB (lowest res.)  
Compression RAW (12-bit), JPEG, RAW+JPEG  
Lens Mount Four Thirds mount  
Compatible Lenses EOS-EF lenses  
Viewfinder Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder  
Diopter Adjustment -3.0 - +1.0  
Frame Coverage 95  
Magnification 0.92x omit  
LCD 2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD)  
Mirror Penta-mirror  
Auto Focus Type TTL phase-difference detection system  
Focusing Modes Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) omitS-AF + MF / C-AF + MF * C-AF mode is not available with the contrast detection system  
Focusing Points 11 or 3-point  
Detecting Range EV 0 to 19 (at 20℃, ISO 100)  
AF Assist Illuminator Yes  
Metering Modes Digital ESP, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot with Highlight Control, Spot with Shadow control  
Metering Range EV 1 - 20  
Shutter Type Computerized focal-plane shutter  
Shutter Speed 60 - 1/4000 sec.  
Self Timer 12 sec., 2 sec.  
Modes Auto, Program, Aperture Prority, Shutter Priority, Manual. Scene Program AE, Scene Select AE  
Speed Yes  
Burst Yes  
Automatic Modes Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama, Beach & Snow, Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro  
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable  
Bracketing 3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable  
Built in Flash Retractable flash (Auto pop-up type), GN=12 (ISO 100.m)  
Sync Contact hot shoe  
Flash Exposure Compensation Up to ±2 EV in 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable  
Resolution 3648 x 2736  
ISO Sensitivity Auto, Manual 100 - 1600  
White Balance Auto, Manual, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade  
Playback Options Single-frame, Index (4/9/16/25/49/100 frames), Calendar, Close-up ( 2 - 14X), Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available), Light box  
Direct Printing Yes  
Video Output Yes  
Software CD-ROM  
Battery Power Source Lithium-ion Battery  
Intro Date 05-13-08  
fstop Max 5.60  
fstop Min 3.50  
Movie Mode N/A  
Storage Type CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)  
Resolution Maximum 3648 x 2736  
Resolution Minimum 640 x 480  
External Flash Yes  
Ratings Raw Weight 
Color 10.29  
Resolution 9.85  
Noise Auto ISO 1.85   1.15 
Noise Manual ISO 4.89  
Low Light 8.26  
Dynamic Range 4.81  
Size Portability 8.50  
Model Design Appearance 7.00   1.3 
Handling 6.50  
Control Button Positioning Size 8.75   1.85 
Front 6.40   0.65 
Back 7.40   0.75 
Left 4.25   0.5 
Right 6.75   0.5 
Top 7.00   0.75 
Bottom 6.25   0.5 
Menu 7.25   1.65 
Auto Mode 2.00   1.05 
Auto Focus 4.50  
Focus 5.00   1.5 
ISO 8.00  
White Balance 11.00   2.5 
Exposure 10.00   1.75 
Meterng 8.50  
Shutter Speed 10.00   1.75 
Aperture 0.00  
Custom Image Presets 8.00   0.5 
Drive Mode 7.50   2.5 
Picture Quality Options 11.83   1.25 
Picture Effects Mode 4.00   2.15 
Playback Mode 7.75   1.5 
Movie Mode 0.00  
Viewfinder 8.25  
LCD Screen 6.50   1.75 
Flash 7.25   1.75 
Lens Mount 7.50   1.75 
Memory 4.00   0.5 
Battery 7.00   1.95 
Startup 1st Shot 5.40  
Shot Shot 3.30  
Shutter Shot 9.10  
Software 6.00   1.25 
Jacks / Ports / Plugs 2.00  
Direct Print Options 6.75   0.4 
Ease of Use 7.25   0.75 
Other Features 2.00   0.75 
Value 6.00   2.5 
Processing Speed 5.18  
Total (weighted)   555.96

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