Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP2 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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VH-515 was introduced 2 years after the FP2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VH-515 grades versus the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic FP2
| VH-515 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus VH-515
| FP2 | VH-515 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FP2
| VH-515 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has outside 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 FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 compared to the FP2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and FP2.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 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 | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $648 | $80 |