Olympus SP-510 UZ First Impressions Review

Likes

- Long zoom lens - High ISO rating for shooting in low light - Well priced for a 7.1-megapixel ultra zoom model - Olympus quotes impressively long battery life of 630 shots - “My Mode” is helpful inclusion

Dislikes

- Screen is on the small side and low resolution - Limited burst mode - Zoom lens does not go very wide - Manual focus is awkward

Conclusion
The SP-510 UZ has a number of nice improvements over the SP-500 UZ. There’s more resolution, electronic image stabilization and a number of other small improvements. And the price has dropped: the SP-500 UZ was launched at $379, while the SP-510 UZ is launched at $329.95. That’s a pretty considerable drop which makes the camera even more attractive. The bulky case and weight will put of some users, but if you are looking for a well-featured camera with a zoom long enough to focus on the wildlife, the SP-510 UZ is definitely worth considering.