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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
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 7000 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 4 years earlier than the VH-515 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 7000 matches up vs the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus VH-515

 7000 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus 7000

 VH-515 7000 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus VH-515

 7000 VH-515 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 and the VH-515.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and VH-515.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography features
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
features touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
35
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus VH-515
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus VH-515
Also called as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 gr (0.38 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $648