Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH3
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VH-515 was announced 2 years after the FH3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VH-515 matches up against the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic FH3
| VH-515 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus VH-515
| FH3 | VH-515 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FH3
| VH-515 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VH-515 against the FH3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and FH3.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 6.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 grams (0.34 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $648 | $160 |