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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was manufactured 7 months after the TS4 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VH-515 scores against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic TS4

 VH-515 TS4 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus VH-515

 TS4 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic TS4

 VH-515 TS4 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has outer 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) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VH-515 and the TS4.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and TS4.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern VH-515 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
62
has focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery (310 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-515 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 310 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $648 $399