Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic GH1
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Announced July 2009
- Successor is Panasonic GH2
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very close but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VH-515 was manufactured 3 years after the GH1 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 GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the VH-515 grades against the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic GH1
| VH-515 | GH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus VH-515
| GH1 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic GH1
| VH-515 | GH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 features outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VH-515 vs the GH1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and GH1.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The VH-515 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger VH-515 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2009-07-10 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 273.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 10.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 385g (0.85 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $648 | $949 |