Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The VH-515 was manufactured 2 years after the G10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VH-515 matches up against the G10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 has 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) and the Panasonic G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic G10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 against the G10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and G10 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and G10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The VH-515 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The younger VH-515 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.