Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 2 months after the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the VH-410 scores against the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 provides 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 Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VH-410 versus the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.