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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The VH-515 was launched 6 years before the ZS200 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VH-515 grades against the ZS200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic ZS200

 VH-515 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus VH-515

 ZS200 VH-515 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2012Newer by 66 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS200

 VH-515 ZS200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 versus the ZS200.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and ZS200 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and ZS200.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography info
27
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-515
Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (370 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
62
provides touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VH-515 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2018-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 340 gr (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $648 $800