Photoradar.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:11:32
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Sadly neither of these made it through to the final design, which may disappoint some people who were hoping that the E-520 would havebeen a bargain-priced consumer version of the E-3.However, there's really no need to be disappointed. The twisty scree...
Sadly neither of these made it through to the final design, which may disappoint some people who were hoping that the E-520 would havebeen a bargain-priced consumer version of the E-3.However, there's really no need to be disappointed. The twisty scree...
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practicalphotography.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:11:34
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The third camera in the Olympus E-500 series, the E-520 comes hot on the heels of the recently launched and updated E-420. Like its predecessor, the E-520 is incredibly small and lightweight and offers a clear choice for those wanting a tiny D-SLR. The...
While we were reviewing this camera, we couldn’t get past just how similar it is to the E-420. Yet when it comes down to price, it costs around £140 extra. In terms of extra features included for the price hike, the E-520 offers in-camera stabilisatio...
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The Olympus E-520 is the replacement for the makers popular mid-range E-510 DSLR camera. With cosmetic improvements to the finish and controls, the Olympus E-520 now looks slightly better made. The Olympus E-520s chunkier rear-selector dial is an...
While the Olympus E-520 is a solid choice overall, Sonys A350 and the Canon EOS 450D are also worth a look before stumping up the cash. Joanne Carter Lowest online price: ££399.00 Buy it now: click here...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:11:39
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Olympus new E-520 is the logical extension of their flagship SLR, the E-510.There are no radical changes, but plenty of subtle upgrades: a bigger LCD screen, for instance, and a new 10 Megapixel LiveMOS sensor, both of which help it keep up with the s...
Good image quality up to 800 ISO, AutoFocus system with Live View, Burst mode at 3 fps, Builtin stabilization and wireless flash control, Excellent antidust casing...
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 youre using the viewfinder...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 01:11:39
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As expected, shortly after news of the update to the tiny Olympus E-410 comes the replacement for the maker’s popular mid-range E-510. Like the E-420, the new model has seen some cosmetic improvements to the finish and controls. As a result, the E-520...
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Olympus' replacement enthusiast flagship digital SLR, the E-520 lacks nothing in terms of specification and has a few improvements over is E-510 forbear. The cracking price makes it excellent value for money too...
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...
Olympus’ replacement enthusiast flagship digital SLR, the E-520 lacks nothing in terms of specification and has a few improvements over is E-510 forbear. The cracking price makes it excellent value for money too...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 01:11:39
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Like the earlier entry-level Olympus E-420, the mid-range E-510 has undergone a revamp in the form of the E-520. Theres no change in the body shape, and viewed from the front, top and sides its essentially the same plastic case as the E-510s, albeit...
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Some Olympus users might have been expecting the E-520 to incorporate a tilt-and-twist LCD screen and perhaps an updated autofocus system to replace the three-point design on the E-510. Sadly neither of these made it through to the final design, which...
Vibrant pictures, Fantastic build quality, Good price, Nice to handle, Easy to use...
Four-Thirds technology not for everyone...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2011-11-08 15:00:09
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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 4:3 rather than 3:2. Olympus have been refining “live...
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 th...
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 sma...
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 th...
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Olympus E-520 DSLR: has all the functions required by a serious photographer.$1300 (two-lens kit)Light and sweet This 10-megapixel camera has a Four Thirds sensor as used also by Panasonic/Leica. The sensor is smaller in area than the conventiona...
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Competing against the likes of the Nikon D60 and the Canon is a tough ask for any camera, but Olympus’ latest mid-range SLR, the E-520, is up to the task. Olympus has been working hard to position itself to compete against the big guns of the camera wo...
Impressive pictures, great exposure handling, dust reduction works well, sensor-based stabilisation...
Live View autofocus still slow, menus can be confusing...
Olympus E-520 is a great D-SLR that is more than capable of competing with the big guns from Canon and Nikon. Its images are impressive and the feature set is robust enough to satisfy all but the most demanding photographer...
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Like the recently-released E-420, the new Olympus E-520 is an update of a previous model and doesnt 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 E...
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Users stepping up to the DSLR for the first time will appreciate the ease of use that seems more appropriate to a point-and-shoot. Thanks to image stabilization, a sharp 2.5-inch LCD, and a dust reduction system, you’ll spend less time dealing with res...
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electronicsme.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:11:32
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The Olympus E-520 DSLR is Olympus' latest model in the upper entry-level segment of the DSLR market. It replaces the highly successful E-420. The new DSLR features in-camera image stabilization (sensor-shift), autofocus with Live View and face-detectio...
If you're ready to replace your stripped-down entry-level DSLR, or taking a step up from the point and shoot world, the Olympus E-520 definitely deserves a hard look. It has all the features of any of its upper entry-level competition, and you just can...
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Although the Olympus Evolt E-520 made a good first impression with its solid, ergonomic build and intuitive interface, it quickly lost points for its slow speeds and lackluster image quality. Although the Nikon D40’s ($499) interface takes getting used...
Large LCD, Good build quality, Easy to adjust settings...
Mediocre image quality, Slow speeds, No flash-off option on the mode dial...
Although the Olympus Evolt E-520 made a good first impression with its solid, ergonomic build and intuitive interface, it quickly lost points for its slow speeds and lackluster image quality. Although the Nikon D40’s ($499) interface takes getting u...
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The E-520 is a logical step in the Olympuss digital SLR evolution. With headlining features that include Face Detection, Contrast-Detect AF in Live View, Wireless Remote Flash control, and an increased maximum shooting speed of 3.5 frames per second...
Built-in image stabilization, Nice, comfortable grip (particularly when compared to the E-420), Compact size, yet full featured, Loads of customization potential (e.g. mirror lock-up, time increments), 11-point contrast-detect autofocus in Live View (b...
Shutter lag in Live View can be long, depending on the subject and light level, LCD shows odd metallic-like sheen in bright daylight, can be distracting, 1/180s X-Sync is relatively slow, Phase-detect autofocus only has 3-points, Autofocus and metering...
The E-520 is a logical step in the Olympuss digital SLR evolution. With headlining features that include Face Detection, Contrast-Detect AF in Live View, Wireless Remote Flash control, and an increased maximum shooting speed of 3.5 frames per second...
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Megapixel.net Updated:
2011-09-23 01:11:34
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Point-and-shoot enthusiasts looking for a smooth move into the digital SLR world will love Olympuss nifty E-520 ($539-$599, with lens). Not only will its performance satisfy, but its packed feature set gives shutterbugs a dizzying array of ways to cus...
Good photo quality, Easy to use Live View, Auto bracketing flexibility, Quick access to settings through Super Control Panel, Panorama mode...
Complex custom menus, Awkward to configure size and quality settings, Slow focusing in challenging light situations...
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Even though it has been on the market for six months, the E-520 represents the next generation in Olympus Four Thirds system DSLRs. This member of the family may not stand out from the pack as much as its predecessors, but it still represents a relia...
Even though it has been on the market for six months, the E-520 represents the next generation in Olympus Four Thirds system DSLRs. This member of the family may not stand out from the pack as much as its predecessors, but it still represents a relia...
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Jaded? Amid all the new DSLRs and jaw-dropping technology, it's easy to feel ho-hum about an Excellent image-quality rating from the Pop Photo Lab, topshelf image stabilization, live view, and a price so friendly it damn near invites you over for drink...
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The Olympus E-520 is the replacement for the maker's popular mid-range E-510 DSLR camera.With cosmetic improvements to the finish and controls, the Olympus E-520 now looks slightly better made. See also: Olympus E-420 review.The Olympus E-520's chunki...
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...
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The Olympus E-520 is a 10-megapixel digital SLR with a compact body, built-in image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD with live view, and enough exposure modes to please any photographer. It’s part of the Four Thirds System, which uses a smaller 4:3...
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The Olympus E-520 replaces the EVOLT E-510 from last year as Olympus mid-level dSLR offering. This camera is loaded with advanced technologies. These include an Image Stabilization system that is built right into the camera body, which compensates for...
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buy-n-shoot.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:11:39
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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...
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When the Olympus E-3 was featured last December, the 11-point dual cross (44 point) sensor stood out from the crowd - in speed and accuracy. As pointed out in that article, Olympus needed to move as much of the E-3 technology as possible to their regul...
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...
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The Olympus E-520 is a refreshed version of Olympuss upper-entry-level camera, the E-510. As such its a slightly bulked-up E-420 with image stabilization, which makes it one of the most feature-packed and customizable cameras available for under £50...
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...
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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...
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best4reviews.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:11:39
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The E520 arrives packed full of clever kit the likes of which would make any enthusiast snapper salivate and some pros a little envious. Like the E-510 before it, the E-520 has a 10-megapixel resolution, Live MOS sensor equipped with Olympus’ excellent...
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...
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insidehw.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:11:39
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Olympus E-520 is considered as ticket to D-SLR world and its price speaks for itself. When you take this model into your hands you really got the feeling that you are holding a quality pro model that can accomplish a lot. For testing purposes we’ve got...
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...
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The new 10 megapixel Olympus E-520 DSLR camera is an evolutionary upgrade to last years popular E-510 model. It boasts some notable advancements including wireless TTL flash control, Shadow Adjustment Technology, improved image processing, two extra...
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...
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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...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:11:39
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You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Four Thirds system has been around longer than its years. Having quietly celebrated its fifth birthday last year, the system has to date notched up 13 DSLR bodies and 37 lenses, with help from a range of manufact...
Superb handling, dust reduction, effective image stabilisation, consistent AWB...
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...
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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...
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Though we’ve seen some great cameras emerge as a result of seemingly minor upgrades, it’s mostly been a year of light makeovers, slight tweaks, and progressive developments in the consumer DSLR space. With all of the phenomenal power that’s been rele...
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...
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?, Olympus E520...
In terms of overall approach, the E-520 may well be the most flexible consumer DSLR we've reviewed this year: whereas the Nikon D60 proved to be an excellent first SLR, and new models from Canon and Pentax have aimed to appeal to a slightly more advan...
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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. With the earlier E-510, Oly...
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.
Smaller viewfinder than rivals, Cant see stabilisation in optical viewfinder, Relatively basic 3-point AF system, Screen doesnt flip-out.
With the E-520, Olympus has added a broad array of enhancements to what was already a feature-packed camera. So on top of a DSLR which offered built-in stabilisation, live view and effective anti-dust, you now also get faster continuous shooting, a sl...
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The tenth camera in Olympus' Four Thirds system and the third in the 500 series, is the new E-520, a 10.0-megapixel model and an update to last year's E-510. Featuring the same sensor resolution as the earlier model, the new camera sees a few tweaks to im...
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The conclusion will be posted when this review is finalized. Photo Gallery Olympus has requested that photos from our preproduction camera not be posted. Feedback & Discussion To discuss this review with other DCRP readers, please visit our forums...
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