Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX90

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was announced 13 months after the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the VH-515 matches up vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VH-515 against the FX90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and FX90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern VH-515 provides an advantage in sensor technology.