Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax X-5

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus VH-515 versus Pentax X-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was launched about the same time to the X-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VH-515 grades versus the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has 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 X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-515 versus Pentax X-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 versus the X-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and X-5 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and X-5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax X-5 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.