Abstract: 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...
Sample Images The Olympus E-520 is an entry-level DSLR available as a kit with the 14-42mm lens or a two-lens kit with the added 40-150mm lens. Since the E-520 is targeted at the entry-level DSLR market, all sample images were shot with either the 14-4...
Good image quality at low ISO settings, JPEG engine conveys just about everything that is captured, In-body image stabilization means the benefit is seen with all lenses, Control panel display allows quick access to the important shooting parameters, Gene...
Dynamic range limited compared to the rest of class - can lead to more easily clipped highlights, Small viewfinder, Comparatively soft image output in JPEG and RAW, Disappointing high ISO performance, Auto white balance and presets not brilliant (though t...
The E520 is a very competent DSLR with a high specification that we believe will prove to be highly competitive on price once it has been on the market a little longer and its price has dropped away from the MSRP. The level of customizability is aston...
Abstract: Video Review: Olympus is known for making quality cameras, but how does the Olympus E-520 DSLR stack up against the multitude of pro-sumer cameras available on the market? FInd out on todays Gadget Pr0n....
Price, FourThirds system, Handling, Anti Dust system, Image stabilisation, Image quality, Feature set, Metering, Low noise, Live View.
Modest 3-point AF set up, Small viewfinder, White balance issues.
To sum up, the Olympus E-520 is a compact, lightweight system camera with the specification of professional level camera at a budget price. It has superb image quality at its core and although it may take a month to find out all the adjustments that ar...
There is so much that can be said about this camera but we only want to emphasize what we really liked: speed and focus even in poor lighting conditions. The absence of noise was a very pleasant surprise (noise is visible only at 1600 ISO values). To ...
A fully-fledged mid-range DSLR in a compact body, at an entry-level price – this is how one could distill the essence of the Olympus E-520 into one sentence. The new camera inherits the very well designed body, efficient handling and semi-profession...
Abstract: The E-520 is a camera that manages to package a significant number of excellent features and solid controls into a great body, but really let itself down in our performance testing. There’s one of the best Live View modes on the market (with auto focu...
Power switch, highlight control, slow AF system with standard lenses
It’s rare to come across a camera that both pleases and irritates you in roughly the same proportions, and here I have found two. There is a lot to like about each; the E-420 for providing masses of features and a good standard of images in such a c...
Abstract: The Olympus E-520 seems a logical continuation of the E-510. The year is over, so a new type number will attract the attention to the brand again. However, saying just that would not do the Olympus E-520 justice. This DSLR camera closes the front that ...
