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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Q10 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 Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was launched very close to the Q10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VH-515 scores vs the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax Q10

 VH-515 Q10 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus VH-515

 Q10 VH-515 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax Q10

 VH-515 Q10 
ReleasedAugust 2012September 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 offers outside dimensions 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 Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VH-515 against the Q10.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and Q10.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
27
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q10 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
62
features touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
35
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus VH-515Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VH-515 Pentax Q10
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $648 $350