Olympus E-520 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The TruePic III Image Processor allows the E-520 to produce crystal-clear photos by using all of the pixel information for each image to provide the best digital images possible for every photo with accurate color, true-to-life flesh tones, brilliant ...

Verdict: First seen on the E-510, the E-520 features in-body Mechanical Image Stabilization with three modes for increased versatility. IS-1 mode for general shooting adjusts the sensor on both the X and Y axes to compensate for movement by the photographer so ...

Pros: - Good image quality up to 800 ISO, - AutoFocus system with Live View, - Burst mode at 3 fps, - Built-in stabilization and wireless flash control, - Excellent anti-dust casing

Cons: - AutoFocus too slow, viewfinder too narrow, - Electronic noise handling could be better, - Menus still too complicated, - No face detector to turn off the LCD if you're using the viewfinder

Verdict: The E-520 is a fully-featured digital SLR with a whole range of useful additions (image stabilization, good anti-dust enclosure, Live View ...), which produces excellent quality photos. It's just a shame Olympus hasn't been able to improve the ...

Review summary: olympus e-520 review: The E-520 adds an appealing range of features to the existing Olympus line-up of dSLRs, but mostly for the first-time buyer. Apart from image stabilisation built into the body and the ability to use older lenses on the Four ...

Pros: Incredibly lightweight for a dSLR, Image stabilisation built into camera body, Wide range of lenses supported

Cons: Some menu functions take getting used to, Small viewfinder, Slow, slow, slow autofocus

Verdict: The E-520 adds an appealing range of features to the existing Olympus line-up of dSLRs, but mostly for the first-time buyer. Apart from image stabilisation built into the body and the ability to use older lenses on the Four Thirds system, there is not ...

Review summary: This 10 megapixel camera has a Four Thirds sensor as used also by Panasonic/Leica. The sensor is smaller in area than the conventional APS sized unit used by other makers. It has an aspect ratio of 43 rather than 32. Olympus have been refining "live ...

Pros: There is nothing cut-down about this camera. It has all the functions a serious photographer expects, in a small and light system of body and lenses. Focus, exposure and white balance are good. Ergonomics - the placing of external controls around the ...

Cons: The lenses are optically very good for the price but they are mechanically a tad rough. The zoom is stiff and gritty but the manual focus is smooth and well damped. The dynamic range is restricted compared with the competition and the viewfinder is ...

Verdict: This two lens kit is excellent value for the traveller because it is so light and compact. Having spent a couple of days walking around with the full kit in a small bag it was a shock to the system to come back to the heavy Nikon and Canon DSLRs. Do ...

Award: gold

Review summary: If you're currently a compact camera user teetering on the edge of a decision whether to upgrade to a DSLR or not, the Olympus E-520 may well help make that decision for you. With an array of both advanced and user-friendly options available, this ...

Verdict: One of the most notable features of the E-520 for me, is actually how little it weighs. At approximately 500 grams with battery, 14-24mm lens and memory card included, the portability rating of this DSLR is high. The plastic casing however, is ...