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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Announced August 2012
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was launched 2 months after the ZS15 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 matches up versus the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 VH-515 ZS15 
LaunchedAugust 2012June 2012Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 has outer 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 ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 versus the ZS15.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and ZS15.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to factor the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
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 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography features
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes touch to focus
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (208g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
36
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography highlights
62
 includes touch to focus
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
 lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (384mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
37
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery power (260 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
35
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no external mic port
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (208g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-515 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
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) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $648 $279