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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus VH-515, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 7 months prior to the VH-515 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the VH-515 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus VH-515

 SP-620 UZ VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 VH-515 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus VH-515

 SP-620 UZ VH-515 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the VH-515.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and VH-515 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and VH-515.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Street photography factors
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
61
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $648