Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus 550WP versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was brought out 4 years prior to the VH-515 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the 550WP matches up versus the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP provides external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 550WP versus Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 550WP and the VH-515.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and VH-515.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VH-515 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.