Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax X70

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax X70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 3 years after the X70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 matches up versus the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Pentax X70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 versus the X70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and X70 is 95 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and X70.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger VH-515 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.