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Kodak M381 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Released August 2012
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Kodak M381 and Olympus VH-515, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M381 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the VH-515 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M381 grades versus the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Olympus VH-515

 M381 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Kodak M381

 VH-515 M381 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2009More recent by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Olympus VH-515

 M381 VH-515 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M381 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the M381 vs the VH-515.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and VH-515.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older M381 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (153g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (153 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
provides touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than average (153g)
35
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Olympus VH-515
 Kodak EasyShare M381Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Olympus VH-515
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2012-08-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 153 grams (0.34 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 KLIC-7003 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $170 $648