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Olympus E-520

Author Jamie Harrison
Published 29th May 2008
Manufacturer Olympus
Price £434.77 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £499.99 (Inc VAT)
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Build Quality Score 8 for Build Quality
Features Score 9 for Features
Image Quality Score 7 for Image Quality
Value Score 7 for Value
Overall Score 8 for Overall
Olympus E-520
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A range of general test shots are shown over the next two pages. In some cases, the full size image has been reduced for bandwidth purposes, and a crop taken from the original full resolution image has been placed below it to show the overall image quality. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.




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With the 50-200mm f/2.8 lens the level of sharpness and detail is impressive. Click to download the full-sized image (4.5MB) or see the crop below.





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Exposure is generally right, with just a hint of underexposure to maintain highlight detail.


 

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Comment Steve in Kentucky said on 27th September 2008

I was going to buy the E-510 as it has come down so much, but the features on the 520 seem worthy of serious consideration. I've read where some people complain the 520 does ... more

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