Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH20

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was manufactured 2 years after the FH20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VH-515 matches up versus the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 features physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the VH-515 and the FH20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and FH20.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.