Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FZ80

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FZ80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was introduced 5 years before the FZ80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the VH-515 grades versus the FZ80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 and the FZ80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and FZ80 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and FZ80.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.