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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH8 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 FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was released 8 months later than the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VH-515 grades versus the FH8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic FH8

 VH-515 FH8 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus VH-515

 FH8 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FH8

 VH-515 FH8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 comes with 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 FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 vs the FH8.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and FH8.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography highlights
27
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (123 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography advice
62
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (123g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (123 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-515 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 123 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $648 $149