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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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-ZR15 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 7 months before the VH-515 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 VH-515 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 VH-515 EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 VH-515 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the VH-515.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and VH-515.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 includes face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes focus via touch
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 good battery power (325 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography information
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 good battery power (325 per charge)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 includes focus via touch
 flash built-in
 really wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (325 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 really wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic support
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 really wide (26mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus VH-515
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $648