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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x 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
  • Released August 2012
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus VH-515 versus Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty comparable but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The VH-515 was launched 2 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the VH-515 matches up against the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax K-x

 VH-515 K-x 
LaunchedAugust 2012December 2009Fresher by 33 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus VH-515

 K-x VH-515 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax K-x

 VH-515 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-515 versus Pentax K-x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VH-515 vs the K-x.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and K-x.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The VH-515 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The newer VH-515 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-x Portrait photography features
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography factors
Pentax K-x Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Pentax K-x
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,900 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-x Travel photography factors
62
supports touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging features
Pentax K-x Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus VH-515Pentax K-x
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VH-515 Pentax K-x
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-08-21 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $648 $600