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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 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
  • Released August 2012
Panasonic ZS80
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 VH-515 ZS80 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 ZS80 VH-515 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2012More modern by 66 months
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 VH-515 ZS80 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
27
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
54
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features touch focus
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
75
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
32
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
61
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography details
62
 features touch focus
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
79
 great battery life (380 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
37
 relatively wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
62
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
35
 relatively wide (26mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 missing microphone socket
73
 really wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
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