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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic ZS15

 VH-410 ZS15 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus VH-410

 ZS15 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS15

 VH-410 ZS15 
IntroducedAugust 2012June 2012Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

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

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography highlights
68
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (260 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $186 $279