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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-410
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-420 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and VH-515 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-420 was brought out 5 years prior to the VH-515 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-420 matches up vs the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Olympus VH-515

 E-420 VH-515 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus E-420

 VH-515 E-420 
AnnouncedAugust 2012June 2008More modern by 50 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Olympus VH-515

 E-420 VH-515 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 has got external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-420 against the VH-515.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and VH-515 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and VH-515.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-420 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus VH-515 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-420 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
27
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (426g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography information
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography information
52
lighter than others (426g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
supports touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography details
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 Vlogging information
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
35
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus E-420Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-420 Olympus VH-515
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-06-23 2012-08-21
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $999 $648