Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax P70

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 3 years after the P70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VH-515 grades against the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 & Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 and the P70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and P70.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer VH-515 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.