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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Launched August 2012
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX100
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The VH-515 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the LX100 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the VH-515 matches up versus the LX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 VH-515 LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus VH-515

 LX100 II VH-515 
ReleasedAugust 2018August 2012Newer by 73 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic LX100 II

 VH-515 LX100 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 offers external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic LX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 versus the LX100 II.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and LX100 II is 95 and 81 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and LX100 II.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography highlights
27
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
manual focus
MP count decent (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography info
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography highlights
62
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
great battery pack (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (17MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic LX100 II
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-515 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2018-08-22
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 17MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch 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 fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1800 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 392 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 images
Type of battery - 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 (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Price at release $648 $998