Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FS25

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 3 years after the FS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 scores versus the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 has outer dimensions 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 FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 vs the FS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and FS25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer VH-515 will have an advantage in sensor technology.