Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax ist DL2 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
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Olympus VH-515 versus Pentax ist DL2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VH-515 was released 6 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VH-515 matches up vs the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax ist DL2
VH-515 | ist DL2 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2006 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper display (+250k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus VH-515
ist DL2 | VH-515 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax ist DL2
VH-515 | ist DL2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 offers 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) and the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VH-515 versus Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 against the ist DL2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and ist DL2 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and ist DL2.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VH-515 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus VH-515 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 565 grams (1.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-50B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $648 | - |