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Manufacturer: Olympus
Model name: E-520
Date announced: 2008-05-13
MSRP: $599
Average retail price: $369  See all prices
Official site: E-520 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 17.3 x 13.0 mm (Live MOS)
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only): 2x
Max. Aperture: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): N/A
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
 
LCD display: Yes/2.7"
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: 0.92x
Viewfinder coverage: 95%
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 100/200/400/800/1600
Movie mode (format): No
Movie resolution (max): N/A
Sound recording: No
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: CompactFlash Type II + xD Picture Card (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card):
Batteries used: BLM-1 (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
650 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.4 x 3.6 x 2.7 in / 137.2 x 91.4 x 68.6 mm
Weight (empty): 16.8 oz / 475 g
Bundled software: Olympus Master
 
Misc. notes: Follow-up to the EVOLT E-510 features contrast detect AF, new image stabilization modes, and a larger LCD display.