Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VH-515
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as mju 7030
(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
- Introduced August 2012

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Olympus 7030 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The 7030 was brought out 3 years before the VH-515 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 7030 scores against the VH-515 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus VH-515
7030 | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus 7030
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus VH-515
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 7030 and Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 7030 vs the VH-515.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and VH-515.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus VH-515 |
Also Known as | mju 7030 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $179 | $648 |