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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was launched 3 years after the E70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VH-515 scores against the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax E70

 VH-515 E70 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus VH-515

 E70 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax E70

 VH-515 E70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 and the E70.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and E70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VH-515 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer VH-515 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography info
Pentax E70 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography info
Pentax E70 Sports photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Pentax E70 Travel photography info
62
supports touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging info
Pentax E70 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Pentax E70
 Olympus VH-515Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VH-515 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $648 $140