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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 4 years prior to the VH-515 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6000 grades vs the VH-515 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus VH-515

 6000 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus 6000

 VH-515 6000 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2009More recent by 38 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus VH-515

 6000 VH-515 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6000 and the VH-515.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and VH-515.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VH-515 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
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manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography advice
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography details
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging details
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Olympus VH-515
Also referred to as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $259 $648