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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus VH-515, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced within a month of the VH-515 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 VH-515 SP-820UZ 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ VH-515 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has proportions 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 SP-820UZ versus Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the VH-515.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and VH-515 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and VH-515.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography highlights
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
27
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
37
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competition (485g)
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides touch focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
33
 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 low fps (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography factors
55
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (22mm)
 great zoom (896mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (485g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
62
 provides touch focus
 has built in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
35
 really wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 MP count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not possible
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
37
 rather wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging features
25
 really wide (22mm)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 does not have mic port
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
35
 rather wide (26mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $648