Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515
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![Olympus Stylus 7010 front Olympus Stylus 7010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7010/Olympus-7010-front.jpg)
![Olympus VH-515 front Olympus VH-515 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VH-515/Olympus-VH-515-front.jpg)
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as mju 7010
(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
- Revealed August 2012
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
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.
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus VH-515
7010 | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus 7010
VH-515 | 7010 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus VH-515
7010 | VH-515 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7010-vs-Olympus-VH-515-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7010-vs-Olympus-VH-515-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7010-vs-Olympus-VH-515-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7010-vs-Olympus-VH-515-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Olympus VH-515 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7010 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" 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-42B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $648 |