Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP7 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
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VH-515 was manufactured 20 months later than the FP7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VH-515 grades against the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic FP7
VH-515 | FP7 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus VH-515
FP7 | VH-515 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FP7
VH-515 | FP7 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 and the FP7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and FP7.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer VH-515 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-05 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | - | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $648 | $227 |