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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Announced August 2012
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was revealed 10 months after the 3D1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VH-515 grades vs the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic 3D1

 VH-515 3D1 
IntroducedAugust 2012November 2011More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus VH-515

 3D1 VH-515 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic 3D1

 VH-515 3D1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 vs the 3D1.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and 3D1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent VH-515 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
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provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
62
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-515 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $648 $670