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Olympus E-520 Test (Digital SLR Camera)

The score of B is reached using 7 different tests on the Olympus E-520 (s).
Average score of all digital cameras: B.

Product specs: Camera Type: Digital SLR; Resolution: 10 MP; Weight: 475g; Memory Card Type: MicroDrive (MD), CompactFlash Card (CF), xD - Picture Card; LCD Screen Size: 2.7"; Features: In - camera Image ... more info

 

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Issue 17/2008 Single test	4 out of 5 points MacUser suggests that while the E-520 is a sensible enough upgrade to Olympus's previous cameras, it is not earth-shattering enough to force current owners to upgrade. For newcomers to DSLRs however, they suggest the camera is a good alternative and its small size could also make it perfect as a good backup to a full-frame camera.
Issue 9/2008 Single test	"Good performance" (4 out of 5 stars) Value for money: 3 out of 5 stars While Digital Photo magazine did not deny that te E-520 was a solid DSLR, the magazine felt it just did not ave enough going for it to compete successfully with its competition, or even with Olympus's own budget offerings.
Publication date 8/2008 Single test	"Highly Recommended" Value for money: 8.5 points out of 10 The camera's small size brings with it a disappointingly small viewfinder; even with the focus on its Live View implementation, Cameras.co.uk feels this is a failing. The magazine also suggests the camera may currently be priced a tad too high, especially with the current crop of high-performance budget DSLRs.	Download
Issue 8/2008 Single test	"excellent" (4 out of 5 stars) Value for money: 3 out of 5 stars While the E-520 certainly has a lot going it such as in-camera Image Stabilisation, excellent image quality and an accomplished Live View system, Practical Photography wasn't sure it differed enough from Olympus's own E-420 to warrant the price hike. Considering the competition, the magazine felt the E-520 didn't stand out enough to warrant a wholehearted recommendation.
Issue 8/2008 2 products on test	88% Value for money: 18 out of 20 points "Recommended" The E-520 handles much better than most of its rivals. What digital Camera thought it was a camera worth taking a look at. Its image stabilisation and great value for money give it Recommended status.
Publication date 6/2008 Single test	87% Value for money: 18 out of 20 "Highly Recommended" No major changes to its predecessor but Camera Labs were still happy to recommend it highly. The kit-lens was also a cut above the rest in terms of quality.	Download
Publication date 5/2008 Single test	8 out of 10 points Value for money: 7 out of 10 By no means is this a major upgrade from the E-510. It is however a very respectable camera. Trusted Reviews does think that Olympus still has problems with controlling the noise of its cameras due to the smaller CCD sensor, but all-in-all, the E520 is a decent performer.	Download

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