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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Announced August 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 2 years after the FH1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VH-515 matches up vs the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic FH1

		

		

			
 VH-515 FH1 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 FH1 VH-515 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FH1

		

		

			
 VH-515 FH1 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the FH1.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and FH1.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The newer VH-515 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
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 includes face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
21
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (6.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
62
 supports touch to focus
 has built in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
37
 rather wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
35
 rather wide (26mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
29
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-515 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $648 $150