Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS100

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The VH-515 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VH-515 matches up against the ZS100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VH-515 versus the ZS100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and ZS100 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and ZS100.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VH-515 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older VH-515 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.