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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Announced August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus VH-515, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 13 months before the VH-515 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the VH-515 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus VH-515

 EX-ZR100 VH-515 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 VH-515 EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 13 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus VH-515

 EX-ZR100 VH-515 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the VH-515.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and VH-515.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
64
lighter than others (204g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus VH-515
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $648