Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we are looking at the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was brought out 3 years after the FZ28 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VH-515 scores versus the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 offers outside 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 FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 against the FZ28.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and FZ28.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-515 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer VH-515 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.