Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G1

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The VH-515 was released 3 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VH-515 grades vs the G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 features external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 against the G1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and G1.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The VH-515 features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more modern VH-515 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.