Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LZ20
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Announced July 2012
- Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
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The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic LZ20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VH-515 was announced 2 months after the LZ20 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VH-515 matches up versus the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic LZ20
| VH-515 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus VH-515
| LZ20 | VH-515 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic LZ20
| VH-515 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | July 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 versus the LZ20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and LZ20 is 95 and 71 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and LZ20.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LZ20 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2012-07-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 6.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 380 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $648 | $250 |