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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5020 was released 4 years earlier than the VH-515 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-5020 matches up against the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 VH-515 FE-5020 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2009Newer by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 FE-5020 VH-515 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 and the VH-515.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and VH-515.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
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 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
27
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
60
 weather sealing
 lighter than average (137g)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with touch focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography advice
24
 weather sealing
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
65
 lighter than average (137 grams)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
 comes with touch focus
 has built in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
37
 rather wide (26mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 lighter than average (137g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing mic port
35
 rather wide (26mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus VH-515
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $648