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Olympus E-520
7.2 out of 10

Olympus E-520

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Overall 9
9.0

Expert Review

PhotoRadar
4 September 2012
  • Excerpt: 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
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Overall 9
8.6

Olympus E-520 Review

digitalslrphoto.com
8 April 2009
  • Excerpt: It’s getting very cramped in the £500 sector of the market, with the Olympus E-520 looking to catch the eye of the DSLR newcomer in search of a highy-featured, yet easy
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Overall 8
8.0
Value for money 8
8.0
Functionality 8
8.0
Audio & image quality 8
8.0
Appearance 8
8.0

Olympus E-520 Digital Camera Review

Buy-n-Shoot.com
7 March 2009
  • Conclusion: This is a good transitional camera for anyone wanting to progress to DSLR for the first time although it does have some minor limitations that should be considered and, I
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Overall 8
8.2
Value for money 9
8.5
Features 9
8.5
Performance 9
8.5
Picture quality 8
8.0
Ergonomics 8
8.0
Build quality 8
8.0

Expert Review

DP Review
2 February 2009
  • Conclusion: 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
  • Pros: 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 lens...
  • Cons: 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, Di...
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Overall 9
8.8
Design 9
9.0
Value for money 9
9.0
Features 9
9.0
Performance 9
8.5
Picture quality 9
8.5

Olympus E-520 review

What Digital Camera
24 January 2009
  • Summary: There is a lot to like about the E-520, with its handling, effective image stabilisation and good image quality being three things that immediately spring to mind.
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Overall 8
8.0
Performance 8
8.0

Part Of A New Wave? The Olympus E-520 Review

Bright Hub
26 December 2008
  • Excerpt: Even though it has been on the market for six months, the E-520 represents the next generation in Olympus' Four Thirds system DSLRs.
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Overall 8
8.1

Expert Review

LetsGoDigital
13 November 2008
  • Conclusion: Olympus E-520 digitalSLR camera 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...
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Olympus E-520 SLR

Steve's Digicams
16 October 2008
  • Excerpt: Physical Views The E-520 (right) seated next to its little brother, the E-420 . Olympus E-520 Specifications Product Type Product type Single-lens reflex Live View...
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Olympus E-520 Review

Digital Camera Review
9 June 2008
Overall 9
8.7

Olympus E-520

Camera Labs
1 June 2008
  • Summary: The Olympus E-520 is the successor to one of the most popular DSLRs of the past year. With the earlier E-510, Olympus packed 10 Megapixel resolution, image stabilisation,...
  • 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 customisa...
  • Cons: Smaller viewfinder than rivals., Can't see stabilisation in optical viewfinder., Relatively basic 3-point AF system., Screen doesn't flip-out.
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