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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Launched August 2012
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was released 14 months later than the RZ10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the VH-515 matches up against the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax RZ10

 VH-515 RZ10 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 14 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus VH-515

 RZ10 VH-515 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax RZ10

 VH-515 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 and the RZ10.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and RZ10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax RZ10 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography highlights
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includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography information
Pentax RZ10 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
62
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
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really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (178 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
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really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus VH-515Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VH-515 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 152g (0.34 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 178 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $648 $200