Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Launched June 2013
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VH-515 was announced 9 months before the Efina and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the VH-515 matches up versus the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax Efina
VH-515 | Efina | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus VH-515
Efina | VH-515 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | August 2012 | Fresher by 9 months |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax Efina
VH-515 | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 vs the Efina.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and Efina.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax Efina to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older VH-515 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Pentax Efina |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2013-06-03 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1/8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 91 grams (0.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" 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 life | - | 200 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $648 | $10 |