Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LX5

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very similar but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor size.

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The VH-515 was announced 9 months after the LX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VH-515 matches up against the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 provides outside measurements 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 LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 compared to the LX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and LX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VH-515 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus VH-515 will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.