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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was announced 4 months before the ZS25 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the VH-515 grades against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus VH-515

          

          

            
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Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
 VH-515 ZS25 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the VH-515 and the ZS25.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and ZS25.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

            Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
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 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
31
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes focus by touch
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
31
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (260 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
62
 includes focus by touch
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competitors (193g)
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (260 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
37
 fairly wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery (260 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
35
 fairly wide (26mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 no mic jack
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus VH-515Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VH-515 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Price at launch $648 $300