Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x 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
- Released August 2012
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax K-x
VH-515 | K-x | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | December 2009 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus VH-515
K-x | VH-515 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax K-x
VH-515 | K-x | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Pentax K-x | |
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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 |