Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VH-515 was introduced 7 months later than the WG-2 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VH-515 scores against the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax WG-2
| VH-515 | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus VH-515
| WG-2 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax WG-2
| VH-515 | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 offers external 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 WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 and the WG-2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and WG-2.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer VH-515 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 life | - | 260 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $648 | $350 |