Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FP8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was revealed 3 years after the FP8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the VH-515 matches up against the FP8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 offers outer 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) while the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the FP8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and FP8.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern VH-515 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.