Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Launched September 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched August 2012

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was manufactured 23 months before the VH-515 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-H20G grades versus the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus VH-515
EX-H20G | VH-515 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-H20G
VH-515 | EX-H20G | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VH-515
EX-H20G | VH-515 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G offers physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the VH-515.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and VH-515.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus VH-515 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $648 |