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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
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Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Later Model is Olympus E-3
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
  • Announced August 2012
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus VH-515, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and VH-515 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and VH-515 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was introduced 9 years prior to the VH-515 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-1 matches up vs the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus VH-515

 E-1 VH-515 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus E-1

 VH-515 E-1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012November 2003Newer by 106 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k134kCrisper display (+326k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus VH-515

 E-1 VH-515 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 has external dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-1 versus the VH-515.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and VH-515 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and VH-515.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus VH-515 will render greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (5MP)
27
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography info
Olympus VH-515 Street photography info
57
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition (735 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography advice
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (735g)
environment proofing
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-1
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
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can't shoot video
35
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus E-1Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-1 Olympus VH-515
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2003-11-29 2012-08-21
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2560 x 1920 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 134k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 735 grams (1.62 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 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 ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,700 $648