Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-515

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus VH-515, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 19 months prior to the VH-515 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus VH-515 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the VH-515.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and VH-515 is 79 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and VH-515.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.