Olympus E-510 Expert Reviews

As the flagship of Olympus’ DSLR lineup, the EVOLT E-510 comes with a hefty set of features.

Excellent color accuracy, Solid handling of noise (smoothes over lots of detail though), Dust reduction system, Built-in image stabilization, Enlarged live preview, Nice traditional DSLR design, Tons of manual control, xD and CF compatibility, Man...

Poor auto and preset white balance performance, Heavy noise reduction (smoothes over detail), Limited 3-point autofocus system, Slow start-up, Small, dim optical viewfinder, Confusing live view LCD, AF and live view don't work well togethe

Small size,  Enlarged live view , Image stabilization, Dust control system

 Outdated autofocus system, Small optical viewfinder, Flimsy kit lens, Slow projected burst speed

Olympus is steadily improving its Four-Thirds cameras. We like the styling and operation of the EVOLT E-510 much more than the E-330. We don't know about the EVOLT E-510's image quality, but there was a significant jump in quality from the E-300 to the E-...

One of my cameras is the Olympus E-510, in some countries also known as the EVOLT E-510.  It's a very capable DSLR with some unique features.  We have written about one of its predecessors, the E-300 more than two years ago and I've always bee

The first Four Thirds format D-SLR with a built-in Image Stabilizer, the EVOLT E-510 is an incredibly versatile camera in many respects.

Under the spotlight of the PMA trade show in 2007, Olympus unveiled the newest flagship of its portable DSLR line, the 10-megapixel EVOLT E-510. Housed within its compact dimensions is a dense feature set that offers dust reduction, sensor-shift image sta...

Excellent image quality at all ISOs; feature-rich design; sensor-based image stabilization works with all Olympus Zuiko Digital lenses

Menu system unpolished, harder to use than rival cameras'; sensor-based image stabilization not as effective as lens-based stabilization; sluggish Live View mode

The Olympus Evolt E-510 is a solid choice for someone looking to step up from a point-and-shoot or compact camera.

I have no problems recommending the Olympus Evolt E-510 two lens kit....

Solid 10MP D-SLR; quick response; Live View

Live View; menu system needs updating

If you worry that you'll outgrow the functionality of other entry-level DSLRs -- and you don't want to spend a bundle to get the features -- the E-510 is a very good choice.

Excellent image quality; extensive feature set, including exposure, flash, and color balance bracketing; Live View mode lets you view images on the LCD screen instead of in the viewfinder; light and comfortable to carry.

Accessing advanced functions can be confusing; no manual focusing switch on lens.

One of the first things I noticed when picking up the camera with the standard 14-42mm zoom lens was how light it was: the camera and lens together weigh less than two pounds. The E-510 doesn't feel flimsy, however. The body is well-built, and the grip fe...

Live View mode for composing shots with LCD, Supports CompactFlash and XD Picture Cards

Difficult access to advanced functions, No manual focus switch on lens

This SLR with a live-preview LCD delivers a wealth of features for the price.