Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VH-515

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VH-515, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was announced 18 months before the VH-515 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-10 matches up against the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions 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 SZ-10 vs Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 versus the VH-515.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and VH-515 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and VH-515.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.