Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VH-515 was revealed 20 months later than the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VH-515 grades against the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic FH27
VH-515 | FH27 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus VH-515
FH27 | VH-515 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FH27
VH-515 | FH27 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 vs the FH27.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and FH27.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer VH-515 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 152 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 250 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | One | One |
Cost at launch | $648 | $229 |