Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic G2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic G2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The VH-515 was announced 2 years after the G2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VH-515 grades against the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 provides 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) while the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic G2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the VH-515 vs the G2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and G2.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The younger VH-515 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.