Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LF1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The VH-515 was revealed 15 months before the LF1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VH-515 matches up against the LF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has got 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 LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 vs the LF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and LF1.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged VH-515 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.