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Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

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
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus VH-515 versus Olympus VR-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was revealed 14 months after the VR-320 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the VH-515 grades vs the VR-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus VR-320

 VH-515 VR-320 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2011Newer by 14 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus VH-515

 VR-320 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Olympus VR-320

 VH-515 VR-320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus VH-515 versus Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the VH-515 and the VR-320.

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and VR-320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
62
supports touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus VH-515Olympus VR-320
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus VH-515 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $648 $179