Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VH-515

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VH-515, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and VH-515 (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and VH-515 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was revealed 7 years earlier than the VH-515 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-330 matches up versus the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-330 and Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-330 has got external measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-330 and the VH-515.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and VH-515 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and VH-515.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-330 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VH-515 will give extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.