Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh G700SE

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was revealed 23 months later than the G700SE which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VH-515 grades against the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 has got external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 versus the G700SE.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher VH-515 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.