Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic GF2

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic GF2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-515 was manufactured 19 months after the GF2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 scores versus the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the VH-515 versus the GF2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and GF2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and GF2.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The VH-515 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher VH-515 provides an edge in sensor technology.