Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VH-515 was brought out 3 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VH-515 matches up vs the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic ZS3
| VH-515 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 40 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus VH-515
| ZS3 | VH-515 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS3
| VH-515 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 and the ZS3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and ZS3.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-515 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 229 gr (0.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $648 | $200 |
