Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic ZS15
VH-515 | ZS15 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus VH-515
ZS15 | VH-515 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS15
VH-515 | ZS15 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | June 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
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.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.
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 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 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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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 |