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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
36

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

 VH-515 ZS15 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus VH-515

 ZS15 VH-515 

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
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. 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.

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
27
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
21
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
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
32
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
37
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
33
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