Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FS15

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was brought out 3 years after the FS15 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VH-515 matches up vs the FS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VH-515 vs the FS15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and FS15.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent VH-515 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.