Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very close but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-515 was introduced 2 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the VH-515 matches up vs the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 comes with outside 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 Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 vs the NX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and NX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VH-515 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX5 will render greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.