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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Launched August 2012
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was introduced 3 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VH-515 grades versus the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic FX48

 VH-515 FX48 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus VH-515

 FX48 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FX48

 VH-515 FX48 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 and the FX48.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and FX48.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent VH-515 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
27
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
62
has focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VH-515 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $648 $325