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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Released August 2012
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic FP8

 VH-515 FP8 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2009Newer by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus VH-515

 FP8 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FP8

 VH-515 FP8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

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

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
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provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
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has focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
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fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-515 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-21 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine V
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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), 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
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") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $648 $300