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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(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
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was brought out 4 months earlier than the TS25 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VH-515 matches up versus the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic TS25

		

		

			
 VH-515 TS25 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic TS25

		

		

			
 VH-515 TS25 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 compared to the TS25.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and TS25.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
27
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
30
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports focus via touch
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 lighter than average (144g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
62
 supports focus via touch
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
 lighter than average (144g)
 environment proof
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography details
37
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
41
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
35
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no mic port
31
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (144 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic support
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-515 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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