Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ18 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
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Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VH-515 versus Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VH-515 was released 12 months later than the RZ18 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 matches up vs the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax RZ18
| VH-515 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus VH-515
| RZ18 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax RZ18
| VH-515 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 offers exterior 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) and the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 compared to the RZ18.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and RZ18.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax RZ18 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger VH-515 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
| 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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 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/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $648 | $210 |