Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G100
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Released June 2020
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G100 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and G100 (20MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VH-515 was introduced 8 years before the G100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VH-515 matches up vs the G100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic G100
VH-515 | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus VH-515
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Released | June 2020 | August 2012 | Newer by 95 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1380k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic G100
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 compared to the G100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and G100 is 95 and 81 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and G100.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G100 will show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2020-06-24 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,840k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 352 grams (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
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 | - | 270 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $648 | $698 |