Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25
Portability
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95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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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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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic ZS25
| VH-515 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus VH-515
| ZS25 | VH-515 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS25
| VH-515 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | January 2013 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
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
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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Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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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Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
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
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 photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
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)
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 photography with Olympus VH-515
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
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
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
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
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
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
| Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic 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 |
