Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic ZS50

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VH-515 grades versus the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-515 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the ZS50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and ZS50.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged VH-515 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.