Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2012

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was manufactured 3 years before the VH-515 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FH100 grades against the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Olympus VH-515
EX-FH100 | VH-515 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-FH100
VH-515 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus VH-515
EX-FH100 | VH-515 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH100 against the VH-515.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and VH-515.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VH-515 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Olympus VH-515 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 pounds) | 152g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-90 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $648 |