Olympus E-520 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Like the recently-released E-420, the new Olympus E-520 is an update of a previous model and doesn't introduce any radically new features or functions. The tenth Olympus DSLR and the third in the 500 series, it has the same 10-megapixel imager as the ...

Verdict: As well as using the kit lenses for our tests, Olympus also gave us the opportunity to use the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super Telephoto zoom lens (which is being offered by some retailers instead of the 40-150mm lens) to test the performance of the body ...

Review summary: The Olympus E-520 is a lightweight 10 Megapixel DSLR with built-in Image Stabilisation and Live View facilities. Announced in May 2008, it's the successor to one of the best-selling models of last year, the popular E-510

Pros: Built-in stabilisation which works with any lens., Very effective anti-dust system., Live View with contrast AF and face detection., Quick handling and broad customisation., Built-in stabilisation which works with any lens., Very effective anti ...

Cons: Smaller viewfinder than rivals., Can't see stabilisation in optical viewfinder., Relatively basic 3-point AF system., Screen doesn't flip-out., Smaller viewfinder than rivals., Can't see stabilisation in optical viewfinder., Relatively basic 3-point ...

Verdict: Testing notes: we tested a final production Olympus E-520 with the standard 14-42mm kit lens, both of which were running firmware 1.0 when supplied; we updated the lens firmware to v1.2 in order to support the E-520's contrast-based 'Imager' AF in ...

Review summary: Has the Olympus E-520 found the secret recipe for cooking up the perfect all-around consumer DSLR?

Pros: Image colors awe without overwhelming ; Nifty, powerful wireless flash controller ; When the AF's fast, it's very fast ; Powerful custom options make it feel more expensive than it is

Cons: When the AF's slow, it usually just gives up ; Shots are noisy next to those from competition ; Interface can be confusing, lots of dedicated buttons ; Tries to do too much

Verdict: has focused its efforts on tricking out the previous model's baseline performance. From this, the E-520 returns with more options and soft features than ever in hopes, it would seem, of making the new 500-series model the camera for everyone - novices ...

Review summary: An exclusive look at the new Olympus E-520, the latest in the Four-Thirds system.

Verdict: This isn't a major upgrade by any means and wouldn't warrant a switch from the E-510, but if you're looking for a feature packed midrange DSLR, the E-520 is worth considering. The improvements, particularly the new image stabilisation mode and ...

Review summary: In a sector of the market that's becoming more crowded than a west end pub, Olympus introduce yet another model to its Four Thirds system. Peter Bargh drinks in the atmos

Pros: Lightweight, 10x magnification in Live View, Long lasting battery, LCD easy to view, even in bright light, Impressive low noise at ISO1600, Image stabilisation, Variety of custom functions

Cons: No front exposure dial, AF slow in Live View, Menu not as intuitive as some

Verdict: First impressions are important, as that's where most of us make a decision in the camera shop. As soon as I picked up the camera I was on the wrong footing. Had someone forgot to add the meat to the flesh? The light weight sent out the wrong signal. ...