Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS80

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.

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.

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.

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.