Olympus E-520

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Olympus E-520
Type	Digital single-lens reflex
Sensor	18.00 x 13.50 mm Live MOS
Maximum resolution	3648 × 2736 (10 megapixels)
Lens type	Interchangeable Four Thirds System
Shutter speed range	60 s – 1/4000 s
Exposure Modes	ESP multi-pattern, Center-Weighted, Spot, Highlight based spot, Shadow based spot
Focus areas	3-point TTL Phase Diff
Continuous Shooting	3.5 fps
Viewfinder	Optical TTL
ASA/ISO range	100–1600
Rear LCD monitor	2.7" TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels, live preview capable
Storage	CompactFlash (CF) (Type I or Type II) + xD Picture Card
Battery	BLM-1 Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight	475 g (body only)

The Olympus E-520 (or Olympus EVOLT E-520 in North America) is a 10 megapixel digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. Announced in May 2008 to succeed the E-510, it adds face detection technology, auto focus Live preview, wireless flash capability and shadow adjustment technology. It also features a slightly larger LCD screen designed to improve contrast and give a wider angle of viewing and a faster continuous shooting speed.

The E-520 uses Olympus' patented Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction system to shake dust from the sensor during startup and when requested by the user. This system largely eliminates the problem of dust accumulation on the surface of the image sensor. The E-520 body and lens mount also conform to the "Four Thirds System" standard, providing compatibility with other lenses for that system.

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Olympus Four Thirds System Digital SLR Timeline

	2003				2004				2005				2006				2007				2008
	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2
Professional				E-1																E-3
Midrange - Pentamirror/Prism											E-500							E-510				E-520
Midrange - Porro mirror								E-300					E-330
Entry-Level															E-400			E-410				E-420