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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Panasonic FH27
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic FH27

 VH-515 FH27 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus VH-515

 FH27 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FH27

 VH-515 FH27 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
62
features focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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