Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VH-515

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S5100 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was launched 24 months earlier than the VH-515 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S5100 matches up against the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5100 and Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S5100 vs the VH-515.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and VH-515.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S5100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.