Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 4 years earlier than the VH-515 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7010 grades against the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 7010 and the VH-515.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and VH-515.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 7010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.