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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and VH-515 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and VH-515 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was introduced 6 years after the VH-515 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M1X grades against the VH-515 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus VH-515

 E-M1X VH-515 
LaunchedJanuary 2019August 2012Newer by 79 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus E-M1X

 VH-515 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VH-515

 E-M1X VH-515 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X features external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1X versus the VH-515.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and VH-515 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and VH-515.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
76
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
27
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography features
Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
67
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (997 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
68
better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (997 grams)
62
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging factors
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
heavier than others in class (997 grams)
35
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus VH-515
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus VH-515
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-24 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photos -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail cost $2,999 $648