Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic S1

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The VH-515 was released 7 years before the S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the VH-515 matches up against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and S1 is 95 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VH-515 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older VH-515 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.