Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2011
Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus VH-515 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VH-515 was manufactured 20 months after the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VH-515 matches up versus the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus XZ-1
VH-515 | XZ-1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus VH-515
XZ-1 | VH-515 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Olympus XZ-1
VH-515 | XZ-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VH-515 and Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 vs the XZ-1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and XZ-1.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VH-515 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus VH-515 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus VH-515 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2752 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 275 gr (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $648 | $567 |