Olympus E-520 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Priced between $500 and $600 complete with a 14mm-42mm lens, the Olympus EVOLT E-520 is one of a newer generation of digital SLR cameras targeted squarely at entry-level purchasers looking to expand beyond the limitations of point-and-shoot ...

Verdict: The E-520 is small for an SLR, weighing in at just over one pound. It is well constructed, with a comfortable grip, though those with larger hands may find it a bit too small. The camera can use any lens that matches Olympus's Four Thirds standard. ...

Review summary: The Olympus E-520 digital SLR camera evolved from its predecessor, the Evolt E-510--but only just. Olympus has added a larger, more ergonomic grip, for one; the company has also increased the size of the LCD to 2.7 inches (from 2.5 inches), added a ...

Pros: Very impressive autofocus in daylight

Cons: Complicated customizable menus Poor performance at high ISOs

Verdict: Some cameras in this class are still priced quite a bit higher, and do some things better--such as handling noise at higher ISOs--but as an entry-level DSLR, the Olympus E-520 offers decent performance and consistently good results with outdoor ...

Review summary: Although its physical proportions mirror other compact DSLRs in the market, this 10 megapixel offering is much lighter than many. That's partly due to its use of Four Thirds technology. That technology was built from the roots up for digital SLRs. As ...

Review summary: The Olympus E-520 is the replacement for the maker's popular mid-range E-510 DSLR camera.

Verdict: While the Olympus E-520 is a solid choice overall, Sony's A350 and the Canon EOS 450D are also worth a look before stumping up the cash.

Review summary: I've been using the E-520 since Olympus sent me a pre-production camera in the early spring. On the surface it looks almost exactly like the E-510. However, there's a lot more to the E-520 than meets the eye. It has a new 10-megapixel sensor, new ...

Pros: Light and compact, Built-in mechanical image stabilization, Super Control Panel LCD interface, Excellent, compact lenses, Lots of customization possible, 3.5 frames-per-second frame rate, Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction system, Great value

Cons: Image quality isn't as good as the competition, Sometimes auto focus locks up, Only three auto focus points, Menus and customization options can be overwhelming