Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic GX8

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic GX8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The VH-515 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GX8 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VH-515 grades versus the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 versus the GX8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and GX8 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and GX8.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VH-515 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX8 will give more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.