Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung GX-10

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The VH-515 was launched 6 years after the GX-10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the VH-515 grades versus the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 compared to the GX-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and GX-10 is 95 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and GX-10.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus VH-515 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer VH-515 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.