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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(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
Pentax Efina
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax Efina

 VH-515 Efina 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus VH-515

 Efina VH-515 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2012Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax Efina

 VH-515 Efina 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
27
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography advice
Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Pentax Efina Travel photography info
62
provides touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography details
Pentax Efina Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus VH-515Pentax Efina
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