Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K100D S

Here, we are looking at the Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The VH-515 was introduced 5 years after the K100D S which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VH-515 grades versus the K100D S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 vs the K100D S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and K100D S.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VH-515 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus VH-515 will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.