Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II 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
- Launched August 2012
(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- Superseded the Panasonic LX100
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic LX100 II
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus VH-515
LX100 II | VH-515 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | August 2012 | Newer by 73 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Sharper display (+780k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic LX100 II
VH-515 | LX100 II | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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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 |