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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
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 6010 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 6010 versus Olympus VH-515, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 4 years prior to the VH-515 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 6010 matches up against the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus VH-515

 6010 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus 6010

 VH-515 6010 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus VH-515

 6010 VH-515 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 provides external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 versus 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 change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 6010 against the VH-515.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and VH-515.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography info
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus VH-515
Also called mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-17 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
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-50C LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $648