Nikon P330 vs Olympus VH-515

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon P330 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and VH-515 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The P330 was introduced 7 months later than the VH-515 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the P330 grades vs the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P330 versus Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P330 and the VH-515.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and VH-515.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The P330 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher P330 should have an edge in sensor technology.