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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Released August 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus VH-515, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 6 months after the VH-515 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the VH-515 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 VH-515 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 VH-515 EX-ZR700 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 VH-515 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the VH-515.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and VH-515.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
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 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
27
 has face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
Olympus VH-515 Street photography information
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 boasts touch focus
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
50
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography advice
70
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
 boasts touch focus
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography information
51
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
37
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
35
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus VH-515
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Olympus VH-515
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 470 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $370 $648