Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 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 - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Announced February 2018
- Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic ZS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VH-515 was brought out 6 years before the ZS80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the VH-515 grades against the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic ZS80
VH-515 | ZS80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus VH-515
ZS80 | VH-515 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | August 2012 | More modern by 66 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS80
VH-515 | ZS80 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 vs the ZS80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and ZS80.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2018-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen 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 | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 327 gr (0.72 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 380 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $648 | $448 |